915 vs 901 vs boxsterS - Opinions needed., pros/cons, difficulty moving to, etc... |
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915 vs 901 vs boxsterS - Opinions needed., pros/cons, difficulty moving to, etc... |
naro914 |
Jan 11 2012, 12:07 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
I'd like some opinions from the general peanut gallery. Is it worth the cost go to a 915 transmission over a 901? What is the benefit, if any? And, what's involved?
How about a Boxster S transmission? I've heard stories that a 915 is a pain to install, and doesn't every really shift well. I can't comment since I've never driven a 915 in a 914. But, with the bigger engine we now have, is it something I should be considering in the future? Being that I can get a complete 901 for cheap, and already own 3.... I know nothing about the Boxster S trans, other than a 6 speed with cable shifting would be very nice. thoughts, comments discussion? thanks |
rohar |
Jan 14 2012, 04:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 924 Joined: 25-October 08 From: spokane Member No.: 9,685 Region Association: None |
Ok, so I just pulled the motor tranny out from under the car AGAIN. It had to come out, time for some work.
I pulled out a pair of calipers and both a 914 and an A6 starter, turns out they have the exact same mounting. There are literally 3 positions on the top half of the transmission where a starter could be fit on the tranny side. It would require some hacking and welding on the bell housing, but it'll fit. Bolt positions line right up. 2 would require relieving part of the rear trunk, the third interferes with the stock hydraulic clutch hardware, but it could be modified to allow the starter to fit there too. I'm starting to think this could have promise, but I don't have a type IV nor a 914 flywheel to measure against. I'll tear the tranny off the engine shortly and measure the radius of those mounting bolts. If they're the same as the audi starter mount bolts, it's a definite possibility. |
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