parts needed for tail to side shift conversion, want a list of EVERYTHING needed |
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parts needed for tail to side shift conversion, want a list of EVERYTHING needed |
914 RZ-1 |
Aug 26 2016, 06:03 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
I've read a few of the posts about converting a tail shift to a side shift. What I was not able to find is a detailed list of what parts I need.
I did look at the PET and made a list of the hardware (bolts and nuts) that I can get at a local place (not a home improvement store) that has the Grade 8 hardware needed for this application. It looks like I also need (numbers are same as on PET illustration 119-00): 1. L & R supporting plate 2. engine mounting (rubber bushing) 9. engine carrier (bar) 11. base Anything else? What else do I need for the inside of the trans? Looks like I need 3 shifter forks and part numbers 13-28 on the PET (illustration 304-05). Anything else? Tell me item numbers in the PET so I can see what they look like. I'd like to do a search in the FS section and see if anyone has the various pieces. Thanks! |
GeorgeRud |
Aug 26 2016, 07:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Try to source all the parts from a used/wrecked side shifter 914 ('73 on). You basically need everything between the gear shift knob to the internal shift forks, as well as a different engine mount bar. Check with some of the use parts vendors to see if you can get a complete setup.
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Dave_Darling |
Aug 26 2016, 08:25 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Use a complete side-shift transmission. It should be easier to get one than to get all of the separate pieces. If your tail-shifter is in really good shape, you can swap the linkages and forks and rails and such over. But it's easier to just bolt up the later trans.
You need the gear shift linkage--the whole thing. Gear shift lever, front shift rod, rear shift rod, covers and such. You'll need the "converter" bushing for the hole in the firewall. You'll need the late-style cast motor mount bar, the outboard solid mounts for the bar, the inboard rubber mounts, and the brackets for the inboard mounts. Finally, it's a good idea to pick up the later-style engine tin piece on the bottom-left side of the engine; the later one makes a bit more room for the side-shift rod. Mixing and matching parts is not recommended... --DD |
larryM |
Aug 27 2016, 08:23 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
fwiw - i have most or all of the parts DD says below, with known good driver rebuilt trans
all near Sac'to p.m. or call 530 889 8268 & leave message Use a complete side-shift transmission. It should be easier to get one than to get all of the separate pieces. If your tail-shifter is in really good shape, you can swap the linkages and forks and rails and such over. But it's easier to just bolt up the later trans. You need the gear shift linkage--the whole thing. Gear shift lever, front shift rod, rear shift rod, covers and such. You'll need the "converter" bushing for the hole in the firewall. You'll need the late-style cast motor mount bar, the outboard solid mounts for the bar, the inboard rubber mounts, and the brackets for the inboard mounts. Finally, it's a good idea to pick up the later-style engine tin piece on the bottom-left side of the engine; the later one makes a bit more room for the side-shift rod. Mixing and matching parts is not recommended... --DD |
914 RZ-1 |
Aug 31 2016, 08:17 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
fwiw - i have most or all of the parts DD says below, with known good driver rebuilt trans all near Sac'to p.m. or call 530 889 8268 & leave message Use a complete side-shift transmission. It should be easier to get one than to get all of the separate pieces. If your tail-shifter is in really good shape, you can swap the linkages and forks and rails and such over. But it's easier to just bolt up the later trans. You need the gear shift linkage--the whole thing. Gear shift lever, front shift rod, rear shift rod, covers and such. You'll need the "converter" bushing for the hole in the firewall. You'll need the late-style cast motor mount bar, the outboard solid mounts for the bar, the inboard rubber mounts, and the brackets for the inboard mounts. Finally, it's a good idea to pick up the later-style engine tin piece on the bottom-left side of the engine; the later one makes a bit more room for the side-shift rod. Mixing and matching parts is not recommended... --DD PM sent. |
SKL1 |
Aug 31 2016, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
While you're at it, put a Rennshift in...
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rhodyguy |
Sep 1 2016, 08:35 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,090 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
L&R brackets and bolts for the inboard engine mounts. With the stock shifter, new bushings that cradle the lever pivot ball. The 1&R detent plate should be nice and straight, almost a sharp edge, and no grove cut into shift lever at the contact point.
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