 Reinventing the wheel, Thoughts on adapting a VW transaxle |
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| Carlitos Way |
 Sep 29 2005, 07:57 AM
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I did it MY WAY  Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California  |
Well, I made the mistake of picking up at HotVW's magazine this week. I was impressed to see how much power and options the VW crew has when it comes to engines and even trannies.
S6 then I got to thinking. How much different is the VW transaxle to the 901/914 transaxle? Has anyone done it? What are the pros and cons? Thanks for your input. Carlos |
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| Jacco |
Sep 29 2005, 08:09 AM
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Designated Dutchman Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 23-February 04 From: the Netherlands Member No.: 1,703 Region Association: Europe |
emm well,
cons: - they're 4 speed (5 speed kits are available) - you have to flip the dif - you have to addapt shift linkage, they're "tailshifters" - special hi torque boxes are still expensive pro's - can't really think of any, well not for putting them into a teener it's probably a lot cheaper and easier to stick with the standard 901 box and do some upgrades on it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Jacco |
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| Aaron Cox |
Sep 29 2005, 09:58 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) no pro's about it... |
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| Brian Mifsud |
Sep 29 2005, 10:05 AM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
Mendeola decided the stock VW Transaxles weren't cutting it for baja racing. He grapped a Ford 9" Differential, a bus transaxle, and sent them out on a "date".
Here are his creations... certainly much much stronger than anything Porsche or VW ever dreamed of.. http://www.transworks.biz/mendeola.html |
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| Aaron Cox |
Sep 29 2005, 10:12 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
starting at a cool 5g's
(IMG:http://www.transworks.biz/mds4_2.JPG) BTDT - in a subie powered rail.... |
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| pete-stevers |
Sep 29 2005, 11:39 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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don't show me a picture like that without details! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)
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| Jacco |
Sep 29 2005, 04:00 PM
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Designated Dutchman Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 23-February 04 From: the Netherlands Member No.: 1,703 Region Association: Europe |
now that's one sexy box (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Jacco |
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| Jake Raby |
Sep 29 2005, 04:11 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
You're going backward.. Many VW owners use the 901 gearbox for serious installs of power..
All those shiny ads are hype in the VW scene- thats the reason I'm in business, guys get tired of the glossy ads that promise the moon and stars but deliver a box of space junk from China... |
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| redshift |
Sep 29 2005, 04:13 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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| Aaron Cox |
Sep 29 2005, 04:15 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
mendeolas kick ass.... and your wallet...
you can get synchroless ones... for clutchless shifts (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) |
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