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Posted by: Philippe Aug 8 2020, 10:31 AM
I just converted my 914-6 gearbox (901 dogleg) from tail to side shift.
I have now to find a solution for the shift rods. What would you recommend?
Will it work if I am using the complete line (gearshift, front and rear shift rods) coming from a '73 model? What are the points of attention? Any hands-on experience?
Many thanks.
Philippe
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 8 2020, 11:02 AM
use all of the late model stuff 73-76 straighten the rear rod to 39 inches, use a firewall conversion bushing and you will be all set
I just converted my 914-6 gearbox (901 dogleg) from tail to side shift.
I have now to find a solution for the shift rods. What would you recommend?
Will it work if I am using the complete line (gearshift, front and rear shift rods) coming from a '73 model? What are the points of attention? Any hands-on experience?
Many thanks.
Philippe
Posted by: Philippe Aug 8 2020, 11:25 AM
Excellent. Thank you George. What do you mean by strengthening the rear rod to 39"?
Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 8 2020, 12:13 PM
Excellent. Thank you George. What do you mean by strengthening the rear rod to 39"?
"Straighten" make the rod straight, just a slight bend near the chain case.
One of the best upgrades is the Tangerine racing shifter console.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 8 2020, 02:03 PM
as suggested above
This was assembled from a 4cyl rear shift part with side shift ends welded on.
requires attention to clearance issues .....exhaust etc.etc.
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Posted by: Philippe Aug 8 2020, 03:19 PM
I still do not understand why the rear shift rod needs to be straightened? Why the stock shift rod cannot be used without mods?
Posted by: Philippe Aug 8 2020, 03:25 PM
I guess that the answer is because of the headers (I am using 914-6 GT type of headers).
Posted by: sixnotfour Aug 8 2020, 05:43 PM
stock one cut and straight piece added
stock one cut and turned rewelded
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=46166
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Posted by: roblav1 Aug 8 2020, 10:02 PM
I did what 6not4 illustrates in the 1st pic. Straight shot. Also welded in an Apex helo universal joint.
Posted by: Philippe Aug 9 2020, 04:22 AM
Thanks Folks. Very useful. I know what to do. Will give you an update once completed. Happy Sunday.
Posted by: Philippe Aug 29 2020, 03:00 AM
I have bought a lot of second hand gear shift rods for the 914. While I am pretty sure about the correctness of the rear shift rod, I have some doubts about the front one.
Does any of you have the exact length of the front shift rod (914-4 >'73)?
Many thanks in advance.
Posted by: mb911 Aug 29 2020, 01:19 PM
I made a fixture to do them.. Did one for @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17736 and one for another member along with my car. They work really well and not a very convoluted setup
Posted by: mlindner Aug 29 2020, 02:51 PM
Have Ben make you one (mb911 or Tangerine Racing.
Posted by: Philippe Aug 29 2020, 03:16 PM
Have Ben make you one (mb911 or Tangerine Racing.
The rear shift rod is no more an issue. I am concerned by the front one as I am coming from a 914-6 set up. I need more details about the length of the 914-4 front shift rod to pick up the good one (I recently purchased a bunch of 914 rods but do not know which is the correct one).
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