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| fullthrottlerr |
 May 21 2013, 04:51 PM
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Im looking for the eayest way to get a automatic transmission into a 914, I am ok with using a different engine. I have heard of people using a Audi A4 2.8 auto FWD. Is there any outer ideas? I don't need a race car, just something to cruise in. So whats the best options if i have 10k to burn on the engine and trans?
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| Chris H. |
May 22 2013, 06:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,056 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I studied the Subie automatic possibility for quite a while before deciding on a 5 speed. Here's what I learned:
The mid-'90's FWD Subie trans can be used, but the gear ratios are weak. Probably not worth the investment. The 4 speed auto AWD transes (4EAT) are WAY too heavy and you would have to make a custom end plate. The trans that came out of my donor SVX weighs 230 lbs. The gearing isn't so great in those either. You can't use a 5 speed auto because it has a complicated computer-controlled AWD system that would not work with 2WD. The Passat/Audi FWD auto trans mated to a 2.8L Audi V6 would be a great setup. I learned about the 2.8 from Andyrew's posts on the topic. Only reason I didn't go this way is that it required fabrication of critical parts (engine and trans mounts, etc). With $10k you could pull it off easily. |
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fullthrottlerr 73 914 with a auto? May 21 2013, 04:51 PM
tracks914 Would a VW bus tranny work? May 21 2013, 07:42 PM
Cap'n Krusty
Would a VW bus tranny work?
No. Turns the oppo... May 22 2013, 09:24 AM GeorgeRud Used Boxster? For $10,000, you should be abl... May 21 2013, 07:45 PM rick 918-S There is a thread someplace here showing a Audi AT... May 21 2013, 08:28 PM TurboWalt Sounds like a good budget for a Suby swap. May 22 2013, 12:18 AM Andyrew If you handed a shop 10k you could get a nice cond... May 22 2013, 09:20 AM Cap'n Krusty
If you handed a shop 10k you could get a nice con... May 22 2013, 09:33 AM fullthrottlerr Thanks for all the information, It helped a lot. W... May 22 2013, 10:56 AM Chris H.
Thanks for all the information, It helped a lot. ... May 22 2013, 03:38 PM d914 I think you would have to look for an older auto..... May 22 2013, 11:24 AM fullthrottlerr Im looking at a 2011 Subaru legacy automatic, not ... May 22 2013, 04:49 PM Dave_Darling I hope you like wiring and electronics hacking... May 22 2013, 05:18 PM Chris H. In my opinion a 2011 Legacy trans would not work i... May 22 2013, 05:36 PM Pat Garvey O Jesus! Save us!
Why? May 22 2013, 06:37 PM fullthrottlerr Thanks for the input so far, its helping a lot. I ... May 23 2013, 12:13 PM stugray How about a Toyota MR2?
They were mid engine and h... May 23 2013, 12:27 PM d914 2.2 liter turbo suby with an early 2wd auto.. 130-... May 23 2013, 12:46 PM Chris H. Pretty much any '90's 2WD Legacy trans wil... May 23 2013, 03:16 PM Andyrew
Still voting for Audi/Passat Trans with Audi 1.8... May 23 2013, 11:09 PM Porsche930dude how about rigging up a vw AutoStick sort of setup May 23 2013, 08:27 PM ThePaintedMan
how about rigging up a vw AutoStick sort of setup... May 24 2013, 09:29 AM tracks914 Then go to a good driving school and learn to driv... May 24 2013, 10:59 AM fullthrottlerr Thanks guys, you have no idea how much your helpin... May 24 2013, 12:54 PM Andyrew
Thanks guys, you have no idea how much your helpi... May 24 2013, 02:02 PM d914 You dont need that much cooling and that $... May 24 2013, 01:07 PM Drums66
Im looking for the eayest way to get a automatic ... May 24 2013, 01:39 PM Chris H. Ah well, that explains it better....if it's fo... May 24 2013, 01:51 PM Dave_Darling Early FWD Audi trans, stock 914 motor. Seriously-... May 24 2013, 05:54 PM Andyrew ^ Just an adapter plate and flex plate, axles, and... May 24 2013, 09:12 PM stugray Have you considered going electric?
Last time I h... May 24 2013, 09:24 PM d914 I read the audi auto thread.... Depending on what ... May 25 2013, 08:10 AM kg6dxn Both Audi and Subaru make engine/tranny combos tha... May 25 2013, 10:16 AM fullthrottlerr So i went with a 1994 Subaru FWD engine and trans,... Jun 14 2013, 04:19 PM ruby914
So i went with a 1994 Subaru FWD engine and trans... Jun 14 2013, 08:00 PM |
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