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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 1975 911S tranny?

Posted by: jaybird840 Oct 6 2006, 04:36 PM

Hi All,
Came across a 5sp gearbox from a '75 911S recently. It can be had for <$500. Is it a good upgrade for the 914??? (if you're eventually gonna push much more HP than stock). TIA.

--Jaybird840
No 914 yet.... got my eye on one, tho.
'82 Mercedes 380sl

Posted by: jd74914 Oct 6 2006, 04:47 PM

Its a 915 tranny. You only really want one if you're putting in a big hp engine (like a 3.6L /6 or a v8)

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Oct 6 2006, 04:49 PM

I believe it is a 915, and yes I sacrafice small animals to an effigy in the shape

of a 915.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Oct 6 2006, 05:06 PM

1975 915s have nearly ALL the uncorrected faults of the series. The first year you want is an 82. The Cap'n

Posted by: Bleyseng Oct 6 2006, 05:21 PM

its a 915 and only switch to it if you are planning on a high hp six. It will need a few conversion parts $$$$ to make it work. It should be checked over as there are a few problems with loose bearing saddles.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Oct 6 2006, 05:57 PM

It does however have the course splined stub axles that allow you to simply plug in the 914 axles. Budget about $4000 to the price of the transaxle to end up with a good, useable trans for your project. They are good but expensive.

Also, 1975 has the oddball release lever on the clutch release arm that doesn't fit anything.