 914 tranny strength, What have people seen actually break? |
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| r_towle |
 Nov 16 2011, 04:42 PM
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Take a newly rebuilt tranny.
what is the weakest link (aside from first gear burnouts) What breaks? Is it the bearings that cant handle it? I dont doubt it...its a flimsy looking thing. What else breaks? I am talking about large motors, V8 conversions etc... Looking for real world events...no speculation. Rich |
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| 914.SBC |
Nov 16 2011, 04:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 12-December 10 From: CORONA, CA Member No.: 12,479 Region Association: None |
I have at least 450 hp in my V8 and I did nothing to my trans. I was concerned based on what everyone said about the trans. I have never done a 1st gear burn out, but I have jummped on it at about 2500 rpm and gone through the gears at that point. I was very apprehensive when I first finished it but I am very comfortable with it now. It has held up nicely. I have had zero problems other than friggen small leaks in the typical places.
For me, and what I use the car for (no racing or crazy-crazy driving) moderate driving, it has been a great trans. If something were to happen to the trans, I would do a full rebuild and consult with the Dr. Evil who every one boasts about. |
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r_towle 914 tranny strength Nov 16 2011, 04:42 PM
SirAndy Actually seen break:
- Mounting ears broken off
-... Nov 16 2011, 04:47 PM r_towle ears....wow
1st gear is well known and simple to j... Nov 16 2011, 04:51 PM Dave_Darling 914-6 race car, with "more than 300 HP" ... Nov 16 2011, 05:37 PM rick 918-S Rebuilt 901 with HB 5th gear 350+ hp to the rear w... Nov 16 2011, 05:55 PM
r_towle
I never dump the clutch in 1st
Sorry, I call B... Nov 16 2011, 06:01 PM rick 918-S
I never dump the clutch in 1st
Sorry, I call ... Nov 16 2011, 07:48 PM Bruce Hinds I have an overbored 327 making about 330 hp and th... Nov 16 2011, 06:17 PM John With sticky enough tires, sufficient torque and an... Nov 16 2011, 08:03 PM Andyrew Street application ~ 4k miles, V8 power I have had... Nov 16 2011, 09:09 PM kg6dxn I'v had 2 V8 cars. One with a EFI Ford 5.0 and... Nov 16 2011, 10:06 PM BajaXJ92 I'm having Dr. Evil build a trans for my 305 C... Nov 17 2011, 08:52 AM kg6dxn
I'm having Dr. Evil build a trans for my 305 ... Nov 17 2011, 11:56 AM BajaXJ92
I'm having Dr. Evil build a trans for my 305... Nov 17 2011, 11:58 AM |
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