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Posted by: jgiroux67 Aug 8 2004, 12:01 AM

Can you use a 915 transmission in a 914 or does it require major modifications? Is it better than the 901 or not much of a difference? How much do they usually go for?

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 8 2004, 12:17 AM

Requires mods, like shift linkage, clutch..

Changes the gear ratio.. trani strength...

But your not going to need one... Unless your going to have a ton of hp..

Hey, If you have a line on one... You know a little someone who'd be a tad interested.....



Erm.. I think there like 750-2000.... depending... Havent priced em out.

Why do you ask?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 8 2004, 12:19 AM

not needed for 4's or small sixes. save your money.

Posted by: jgiroux67 Aug 8 2004, 12:33 AM

I was just curious so I asked. So If I were to go to a six then getting a 915 would be the way to go?

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 8 2004, 12:42 AM

if your six is popin more than 300 hp and tq.. (mainly tq)...

Then yes..

If so, let me know what kind of six your running with a teenagers budget thats making 300 hp...

Its not something you need to be worrying about...

Andrew

Posted by: ArtechnikA Aug 8 2004, 07:01 AM

flipping the R&P, new exhaust, electric speedo ...

Posted by: Red-Beard Aug 8 2004, 07:28 AM

Does anyone know what happened to the "sideshift" conversion kit for the 915? Is it still around or anyone have a lead on one?

James

Posted by: ArtechnikA Aug 8 2004, 07:38 AM

The Vellios stuff is pretty much gone, but i understand the WEVO stuff is better now than that stuff ever was (although it was quite the thing in its day).

bring money - but if you're putting an engine big enough to need a 915 in a 914, you don't need to be told that ...

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 8 2004, 09:44 AM

I'm pushing anyone with a 3.0 and up engine to run a 915 in their 914. WEVO has the setup for converting the 915 to midengine use. Porsche knew what they where doing when the 2.2/2.4 engines received the 915 in the 911's. Why should we run a 901 behind a 3.0 when Porsche NEVER did. I always end up regearing the 901 to match the torque of the 3.0/3.2/3.6 so why not run something that is already geared correctly ??


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Posted by: ArtechnikA Aug 8 2004, 09:48 AM

i can never remember -- with the WEVO sideshift is it still possible to run a conventional banana muffler, or are you back into custom dual-muffler territory ?

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 8 2004, 09:54 AM

A stock bannana muffler has to be "notched" slightly, but it can be run. The mods are pretty easy.

We are buying core 915's for around 750-1000$.

There isnt a west coast 914 race car (6 cyl car) that still has a 901 in it. Everyone I have spoken to has switched over.


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Posted by: Red-Beard Aug 8 2004, 05:00 PM

I have a 1974 915, which used the same ring and pinion ratio as the 901. From my understanding, the forward gears are short and 5th is very long. It also uses the cable drive for the speedo.

Eventually, I plan to use this for the 914/6 with the 2.7RS spec engine.

James