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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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| Andyrew |
May 22 2013, 09:20 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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If you handed a shop 10k you could get a nice condition 2.8 or 1.8T Audi with factory FWD trani installed and all fabbed up.
Problem is at this point to my knowledge it hasnt been done, Closest so far is Mike with his project, but thats a 5 speed. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=187914 In reality the following needs to be addressed. 1. Mounting of engine/trani 2. Shifting (Easy with auto) 3. Axles 4. Electrical of engine 5. Fluids |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
May 22 2013, 09:33 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 22 2013, 08:20 AM)  If you handed a shop 10k you could get a nice condition 2.8 or 1.8T Audi with factory FWD trani installed and all fabbed up. Problem is at this point to my knowledge it hasnt been done, Closest so far is Mike with his project, but thats a 5 speed. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=187914 In reality the following needs to be addressed. 1. Mounting of engine/trani 2. Shifting (Easy with auto) 3. Axles 4. Electrical of engine 5. Fluids There is a member here with an Audi auto tranny installed in a 914. I believe the PO did the swap. I think it's a pretty easy installation, with the bulk of the funds going to the adapter plate and flywheel. Mounting it should be a couple hours of design and fabrication time, and the shift linkage would be a simple job. If you were to use a Fox or Dasher tranny, the axles would bolt right up. Later versions would likely need different CV joints, which should slip right on to the 914 axles. As the output flanges aren't centered, you might have to source different shafts. Before I retired, I would have taken this on without hesitation. Lack of shop space prevents that now. Edit: I just looked at the earlier thread. I forgot about the starter location on the Audi trannies. Big hurdle, but it's been done. The Cap'n |
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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
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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
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