Will a 901 trans hold up to a 3.2L engine Options

[Bill Smith]

I recently had a transmission go out on my 914 after 3 years at a DE. My car has a stock 3.2 with a Euro chip and custom Exhaust. I lost 4th gear. Had the usual problem with getting into first. I was also running a Quaiffe Diff. When it happened, I only did one lap due to an unusual noise and then called it a weekend before I tore up the quaiffe. When I got it apart the only two problems were that 3 teeth were missing on one of the 4th gears and the double ball bearing was broken but I may have done this getting the trans apart. IN hind sight, I heel and toe very good but most times dont match rpm versus speed on down shifts which on the tracks we run at is usually 3rd not 4th.

I also have a friend driving the exact set up as I am driving that also has 3 years on his 3.2 with a 901 with no problems.

Several guys at the track said I was wasting my time and money on the 901 and that I should spend the $5000-7000 to go to a 915 or even better a G50.

What do you guys think - Am I wasting my time?

[SirAndy]

For a DE/track car, i'd go with a 915 or better.

I run a stock 901 behind my 3.6L, but it's driven mostly on the street (with occasional track/AX use). Also, i don't use 1st gear anymore. So far, so good.


A track car sees so much more abuse than a street car, your money will be better spend getting a WEVO 915 with LSD or upgrade to a 930/G50 ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy