Advice for adding a "wevo type coupler" to a 914 Options

[computers4kids]

I would like to add a 360 degree rotational coupler in place of the stock coupler found on the shift rod near the firewall. With my v8 conversion the fan belt is very close to the stock coupler when the shifting in 4th and 5th gears.

Looking for any advice or source for such a coupler and install tips.

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This picture is not of my v8, but it illustrates how close the coupler is to the belt. The coupler when turned by the shift rod used to barely clear, but now since I lowered my car...the coupler grazes the belt on 4th and 2nd gear shifts...too close for my comfort.
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[Michael N]

smdubovsky (Stephen) made one for a side shift conversion on my /6 several years ago. I must say that it made a great inprovement and coupled with the Rennshifter the car shifts great (if you can say that about a 914). Check out the two links.

Link for old thread here.

First thread here.

Thanks again Stephen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[computers4kids]

smdubovsky (Stephen) made one for a side shift conversion on my /6 several years ago. I must say that it made a great inprovement and coupled with the Rennshifter the car shifts great (if you can say that about a 914). Check out the two links.

Link for old thread here.

First thread here.

Thanks again Stephen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Michael,
I could see a smaller diameter ujoint working well in my case. I liked Stephens' idea of using a larger ujoint and then tapping it as opposed to welding the nut on.
Perhaps he would be interested in making a rod for my car or welding a ujoint on a side shift rod for me. My rod needs to be extended 1/1/4 because of the v8 setback. I'm not much of a welder.
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