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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ s7 6sp tranny

Posted by: 86motoman Aug 25 2004, 09:37 PM

Just looking at the Saleen site. http://www.saleen.com Check out the S7. Wicked car. I am wondering what they are using for a transmission/transaxle. This is all I saw for the specs:

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Longitudinal, 6-speed all synchro-mesh transaxle
Transmission Ratios
1st 2.46
2nd 2.06
3rd 1.47
4th 1.18
5th 0.958
6th 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.22
Limited slip differential
Light-weight inboard and outboard tri-pod joints
High torque capacity steel halfshafts
Clutch : metallic 5.5" dia., 4-plate, hydraulic actuation

Posted by: 86motoman Aug 25 2004, 09:57 PM

More specifically will it work with the 914!

Posted by: andys Aug 25 2004, 10:29 PM

I'll check my records, but I believe it is manufactured by Ricardo. Also, I believe the trans is ahead of the axles similar to a Corvette, except that it has a bellhousing. I remember looking at the S7 durring a display at Willow Springs (P-car track day, I believe it was), and took notice of the transaxle. It looked very long, which is why I believe the gears are ahead of the axles. Notice how long the rear deck looks on that car. Anyone?

If cost is not too much an issue for you, you can look at the Quaife 6 speed sequential transaxle. I can post their site tomorrow.

Andy

Posted by: redshift Aug 25 2004, 10:44 PM

ZF will fit, don't need to mess with uncharted territory, it'll hold a bit more power as well. (way bit!)

M

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 25 2004, 10:49 PM

I looked at my first EMCO transaxle this past weekend. It was developed for the mid engine Daytona Prototype cars... stand back.. it was 35k$'s base price. Sequential 6speed full throttle upshift.

B

Posted by: Mueller Aug 26 2004, 12:45 AM

RBT Transmissions in Orange, California.....I'd venture to say it's based on the ZF transaxle..........

http://www.rbttrans.com/about.html

It'll fall into the "if you have to ask, you......"
you know the rest, LOL

Posted by: Mueller Aug 26 2004, 01:04 AM

further reading.....Ford specific bellhousing is part of the transaxle casting, so no easy Chevy V8's conversion...

Posted by: redshift Aug 26 2004, 01:18 AM

The 6 speed ZF is around $16k... hold on...

oh god... look... this guy is a nut.. http://www.panteraplace.com/page151.htm

HOLY COW MUELLER! You are right!

http://www.pim.net/rbt6.html

M

Posted by: seanery Aug 26 2004, 09:01 AM

IPB Image
That's SEXY!

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 26 2004, 10:17 AM

Speaking of pantera.. Here's one almost exactly like that one...

drool.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6472&item=2488041072&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW