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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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Bruce Hinds |
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V-8 madness ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 733 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Before you lock it out, you may find it usefull if you find yourself in a steep driveway or trying to start on a steep hill. I also use it for stop and go traffic, rather than in and out with the clutch in second constantly. It won't hurt anything to keep it in there, it might come in handy.
I've been running the 901 behind about 330HP SBC for over 20 years and the only problem I've ever had was when I side stepped the clutch in second to do big burnout. It got the ring and pinion. Second makes a perfect first! Drive it smoothly and once the clutch is out, give it hell. See all the gear threads, I don't know what I have now, but years ago Renegade widened my ratios and it made a big difference. |
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