3.6L + 901 transaxle?, Is this a recipe for disaster? |
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3.6L + 901 transaxle?, Is this a recipe for disaster? |
Hydra. |
Sep 18 2012, 12:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 23-July 05 From: www.hydraperformance.com Member No.: 4,457 Region Association: None |
I'm seriously contemplating going with a 3.6L 964 motor for my 914, but I'd like to keep the existing 901 transaxle. I understand that this doesn't leave much in the way of a safety factor, but what can be done to suitably strengthen the 901? Is it absolutely necessary to lock out 1st gear, or would something like an Albins 2.400 1st gear, along with a billet sideplate help out? I understand the alternative is to go with a 915-based setup, but if a 901 can be made to work satisfactorily then I would rather do that...
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shoguneagle |
Sep 18 2012, 03:34 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
These are all excellent points and ring of 100% truth. Years and Years Ago (that is ten eons for younger troops) I ran a 901 behind a 350 Chev (300hp; 300 torque) using 1st gear. Still have the transaxle today which recently was replaced with on of Doc Evil "Evil Black Magic Boxes". Never had any trouble but again I did not hammer it. Had plently of hp and torque for the other four gears.
You call based on the mentioned above information but at least have it rebuilt to give you longevity. Steve |
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