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| 303racing |
 Dec 23 2012, 08:21 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 11-July 12 From: California Member No.: 14,654 Region Association: Southern California  |
Been considering a sideshift trans for my 1970 914/6. Know it works a lot better than my tailshifter although I`ve heard there are some internals that vary from a 4cyl tailshifter - true? I know the sideshifter would be a better conversion but curious if the internals (ratios ) are different. Any trans guru`s care to chime in in?
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| carr914 |
Dec 23 2012, 08:24 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,899 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
A Tailshifter can be converted to a Sideshifter - Dr Evil has done one for me.
As I remember 5th Gear is different from a later (-4) Tranny |
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| 303racing |
Dec 23 2012, 08:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 11-July 12 From: California Member No.: 14,654 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 23 2012, 06:24 PM)  A Tailshifter can be converted to a Sideshifter - Dr Evil has done one for me. As I remember 5th Gear is different from a later (-4) Tranny Bummer is I`m in Calif. There are cores here and have read the conversion link on Pelican. My tailshifter is in good shape, be nice to find someone to trade a good side + cash for a complete side. Probably a long shot. |
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| carr914 |
Dec 23 2012, 08:50 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,899 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Don't trade your 914-6 Tranny - the -6 Serial Numbers are specific to them.
Talk to Dr Evil & see if he is having a Clinic near you. Get Parts, Go to the Clinic, Done! |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 23 2012, 08:54 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 23 2012, 06:50 PM) Don't trade your 914-6 Tranny - the -6 Serial Numbers are specific to them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) If the tranny came with your car, don't sell it! A numbers matching /6 will fetch quite a bit more $ if you ever decide to sell it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| GeorgeRud |
Dec 23 2012, 09:31 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 |
I converted my -6 to a side shifter and haven't regretted the change. If does shift nicer, and was an easy conversion. Simply swap out the trans, shift linkage, and the firewall bushing. All bolt on without any major issues.
The speedo does read off from what my iPhone's speedo app says using GPS, but otherwise it's a great upgrade. BTW, I did keep the original transmission and shifter parts for later if I ever sell the car. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Dec 23 2012, 09:36 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,811 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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I had Dr. Evil convert my Six transaxle to a side-shifter and I kept the tail-shifter parts just in case.
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| 303racing |
Dec 23 2012, 09:37 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 11-July 12 From: California Member No.: 14,654 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(303racing @ Dec 23 2012, 06:21 PM) Been considering a sideshift trans for my 1970 914/6. Know it works a lot better than my tailshifter although I`ve heard there are some internals that vary from a 4cyl tailshifter - true? I know the sideshifter would be a better conversion but curious if the internals (ratios ) are different. Any trans guru`s care to chime in in? All matching #s car it stays! |
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