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915 Transmission questions, Can I... |
mike_the_man |
Apr 30 2004, 11:31 AM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
I'm thinking about doing a V8 conversion, and I'm looking at picking up a 915 transimssion. The guy that's selling it says that you can run the tranny upside down, rather than flipping the R&P. He says that it offers more ground clearance, and you don't have to mess with the speedo drive. Is this true? I don't think I've ever heard about this before. Also, what is a good price for a 915 tranny in unknown condition? How much would it cost to rebuild? Sorry, I'm pretty clueless when it comes to transmissions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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lapuwali |
Apr 30 2004, 07:10 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
There seem to be a good number of people who have actually had success using the 901 gearbox. Installing taller gears (not hard, as there are parts aplenty for it) helps, as Chevys prefer to cruise at 1500rpm, not 3000rpm. Use it as a four-speed, and simply remove first. Be relatively gentle on starts. This is far and away the easiest approach. All the parts are readily available, and you use the stock shift linkage.
I've seen a few 914/V8s using the 915, either with a custom made linkage, or one of the very expensive retrofit kits (like the WEVO or the Vellios). I've only seen one (the Renegade house car) using a 930. The 930 looks like a major pain in the ass to fit (requires a custom cable linkage). Renegade did it because they have essentially free labor, machining, and fabrication, and this is their top-of-the-line demo car. If you really want the skinny on V8s, go hunt up the lists haunted by these guys. Porschev is one, I believe there's at least one other. You'll hear it directly from people living with these cars. |
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