 914-6 side shift conversion and shift rods |
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| Philippe |
 Aug 8 2020, 10:31 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Belgium Member No.: 13,877 Region Association: None  |
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 |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 8 2020, 11:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,161 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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
QUOTE(Philippe @ Aug 8 2020, 09:31 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 |
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| Philippe |
Aug 8 2020, 11:25 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Belgium Member No.: 13,877 Region Association: None |
Excellent. Thank you George. What do you mean by strengthening the rear rod to 39"?
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| Mark Henry |
Aug 8 2020, 12:13 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Philippe @ Aug 8 2020, 01:25 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. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Aug 8 2020, 02:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,743 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None 
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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. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Philippe |
Aug 8 2020, 03:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Belgium Member No.: 13,877 Region Association: None |
I still do not understand why the rear shift rod needs to be straightened? Why the stock shift rod cannot be used without mods?
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| Philippe |
Aug 8 2020, 03:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Belgium Member No.: 13,877 Region Association: None |
I guess that the answer is because of the headers (I am using 914-6 GT type of headers).
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| sixnotfour |
Aug 8 2020, 05:43 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,822 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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stock one cut and straight piece added
stock one cut and turned rewelded http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=46166 Attached image(s)  
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| roblav1 |
Aug 8 2020, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 18-September 12 From: KY Member No.: 14,943 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I did what 6not4 illustrates in the 1st pic. Straight shot. Also welded in an Apex helo universal joint.
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| Philippe |
Aug 9 2020, 04:22 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Belgium Member No.: 13,877 Region Association: None |
Thanks Folks. Very useful. I know what to do. Will give you an update once completed. Happy Sunday.
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| Philippe |
Aug 29 2020, 03:00 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Belgium Member No.: 13,877 Region Association: None |
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. |
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| mb911 |
Aug 29 2020, 01:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,560 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I made a fixture to do them.. Did one for @jwinner and one for another member along with my car. They work really well and not a very convoluted setup
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| mlindner |
Aug 29 2020, 02:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,667 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Have Ben make you one (mb911 or Tangerine Racing.
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| Philippe |
Aug 29 2020, 03:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Belgium Member No.: 13,877 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mlindner @ Aug 29 2020, 12:51 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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