Will a 901 trans hold up to a 3.2L engine |
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Will a 901 trans hold up to a 3.2L engine |
Bill Smith |
Nov 26 2009, 04:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 169 Joined: 2-May 06 From: Keyser, WV Member No.: 5,964 |
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? |
sean_v8_914 |
Nov 27 2009, 06:34 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
trans cooler required on 901 for prolonged track use. most popular opinion about 901 durability is based on teh destruction of old wore out 901s being mated to fresh and strong engine swaps like 3.2, 350 or 3.6. as the good DR states. 901 OK up to 300 if its fresh. when those 35 year old bearings die, they take expensive prisoners.
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