Newbie trans conversion question Options

[moparrob]

So I am doing a 914-6 conversion, which will in part consist of converting my trans from a 914/901 side shifter (1974) which is a push-type throwout arm and bearing - to a 911/901 based side shifter with a pull-type throwout arm. As you know, the 911/901 is a tail shifter, never came as a side shifter, and has the throwout arm pivot point in a different location than the 914. So here is my question:

Is it possible to take a (1970) 911/901 case (which has the correct pivot location) and convert it to a side shifter by using all the 'good' parts off of my 914 side shifter and installing them in the 911 case?

In other words, can I disassemble my 914 box, install all the guts, the side shifter mechanism, and the later tail cone onto an early 911 case? Are there any further modifications which need to be performed?

Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer.

Rob

[pcar916]

I've never tried that but the gasket set's are the same except that the side shift console seals aren't included in the 911 set. But i have another consideration as well since you are converting to a six with more horsepower.

Even if the side shift console will fit into the access hole properly and the other parts fit, the 901 case is weaker than the 914 case. The 914 case has far more (and deeper) external webbing both on the case proper and on the side cover. I suspect you can find a 914 case somewhere for not much cash. You have to buy another gasket set and set up the differential in a new case regardless.

I have a friend with an already converted 914 case that I think he still has. That said, I have run a 3.6L motor and the older (225mm) push style clutch since 1994 with no problems whatsoever.

Good luck!