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> 73 914 with a auto?, auto trans ideas?
fullthrottlerr
post 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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post May 23 2013, 12:27 PM
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How about a Toyota MR2?
They were mid engine and had the auto 4-speed option.

You could probably find one in a junkyard for a couple of hundred dollars for both the engine & tranny.

Or there is the Pontiac Fiero - also had a 3-speed auto.

And I have always wondered if a front engine, front wheel drive setup would fit. A Toyota Camry 6 cyl would rock in a 914. Add the TRD supercharger and you would have a serious sleeper.

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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
Chris H.   I studied the Subie automatic possibility for quit...   May 22 2013, 06:27 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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