 Will a 901 trans hold up to a 3.2L engine |
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| Bill Smith |
 Nov 26 2009, 04:14 PM
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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? |
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| Bill Smith |
Nov 29 2009, 06:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 169 Joined: 2-May 06 From: Keyser, WV Member No.: 5,964 |
wow - thanks guys - I can go thru several 901's, right now all I am doing is about 6 DE's a year - I do plan on reinstalling my trans cooler and also sticking with Swepco 201 oil. I had the oil cooler in but made the mistake of mounting it to the rear trunk floor - it was really loud when runnning but worked great. The temps were really good with it on but I developed a small leak and took it off - my bad.
By the way - I may have jinzed the buddy of mine - He ran a vintage race at Summit point this weekend and lost 4th gear with 2 laps to go in the Enduro. I bet I'll be talking him into the oil cooler as well |
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Bill Smith Will a 901 trans hold up to a 3.2L engine Nov 26 2009, 04:14 PM
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