Subaru Transmission into 914, DAMN that turned out good!! |
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Subaru Transmission into 914, DAMN that turned out good!! |
DBCooper |
Jan 12 2010, 06:31 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
Some photos of my 914 being fitted with a WRX transmission. I'm sorry, we replaced bushings, adjusted and aligned three times and that 901 never even got close to being acceptable. The WRX motor was such a huge improvement over the VW that it only seemed logical to make the transmission just as modern. And "while we're in there" the air-to-air intercooler is being replaced by a water to air. You just don't get the air flow in the back of the car you'd want to make big power, and the next step with this car will be an STI motor. Power is addictive. Yes, I know better and you've been warned.
Anyway, the WRX five speed with Quaife gets introduced to engine. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268145993.1.jpg) The forest of jackstands as positioning is worked out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268145994.2.jpg) The WRX transmission axle outlets are a little closer to the flywheel than the 901, which meant the engine had to be moved back to keep the axles aligned with the stubs. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268145995.3.jpg) Flipped manifold. Enough space in there now for an EZ30 six, easy. Nice looking hellhole too, don't you think? Still needs detailing of course, but first things first. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268145995.4.jpg) But moving the engine back meant he had to box a small part of the rear trunk. That's OK, this car isn't for hauling luggage anyway. Or lawn tools. Or groceries. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268145996.5.jpg) Cable shifter at the transmission. Beautiful work. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268145997.6.jpg) And inside the car, the modified MR2 shifter. Feels notchy, accurate, and good, which is what this is all about. That and more strength, especially in first. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268145998.7.jpg) A video of the shifter, still in the prototype stage, showing the action in the front and the rear. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncmaxYd1WNI Ask Abby what she thinks of Grandpa's car. She likes to show off those pretty new teeth. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268145998.8.jpg) The water-air intercooler. It will go just ahead of the engine on the driver's side. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268145999.9.jpg) In the car, you can see part of the new cradle, just tacked for the moment. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268146000.10.jpg) Axles are aligned. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268146001.11.jpg) Business end, seen from the rear. It looks so good we'll probably go without a valence, it's gotta be seen. I can't wait until in the rearview mirror I see another 914 guy who's pulled up behind and is trying to figure out what all happened back there. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i379.photobucket.com-2618-1268146001.12.jpg) This work is being done by a wizard at a shop called 40-Thirteen in Modesto, CA. Quality of work is unmatched. If you're curious there are a lot more pictures of this transmission project, the engine cradle, what the car looked like with just the WRX motor before these changes, or more pictures of that beautiful granddaughter in an album at: http://photobucket.com/Corinthiano More to come later. It was a monster before, but you had to be real gentlemanly with the shifter. To hell with that. I can't wait. . |
DBCooper |
Aug 1 2015, 08:08 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes, I'm tall and the Howe were the shortest m/c's, getting cluster the furthest forward. Both are 3/4". The clutch is fine, perfect even, but the brake gives way too much pedal pressure. It's driveable, and I guess some people like a harder pedal, but I come from sportbikes and prefer more feel. I've thought about sleeving the brake master, but have a full set of 951 calipers that I can use that would probably both upgrade the brakes (Carrera vented discs) and give a better pedal. It's on the to-do list. Not high on the list, but on it.
As a heads-up though, we converted my son's car last year and instead of a new cluster we used a bracket made by 76-914 that let us keep the stock pedal cluster. It's a simple and very elegant solution that uses a stock (and cheap!) Civic clutch master alongside the stock brake master. The stock clutch cable hook was converted from a cable puller into a clevis and pusher. Look that up, I think he posted a drawing with dimensions, just flat stock. Works great and highly recommended. |
914forme |
Aug 2 2015, 04:49 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Yes, I'm tall and the Howe were the shortest m/c's, getting cluster the furthest forward. Both are 3/4". The clutch is fine, perfect even, but the brake gives way too much pedal pressure. It's driveable, and I guess some people like a harder pedal, but I come from sportbikes and prefer more feel. I've thought about sleeving the brake master, but have a full set of 951 calipers that I can use that would probably both upgrade the brakes (Carrera vented discs) and give a better pedal. It's on the to-do list. Not high on the list, but on it. As a heads-up though, we converted my son's car last year and instead of a new cluster we used a bracket made by 76-914 that let us keep the stock pedal cluster. It's a simple and very elegant solution that uses a stock (and cheap!) Civic clutch master alongside the stock brake master. The stock clutch cable hook was converted from a cable puller into a clevis and pusher. Look that up, I think he posted a drawing with dimensions, just flat stock. Works great and highly recommended. I'm 6'2" so I am a little large in the 914, my biggest issue is with the pedals, as I hope my 12 Double wides fit. And don't get hung up on the pedals. And yes 76-914s pedal system is great. I guess I could go that route, again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I sold mine, it used a Willwood M/C. I was looking for a better pedal, and not having to build MC stiffening plate for the car. I also really hate the 914/911 MC, the fluid input leaves and the plastic lines drive me nuts. Once its in it is great, getting it in and sealed while in the car, pain in the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) DB thank you for your input, greatly appreciated. Have you tried changing the pedal ratio on the Tilton's ? 3/4 inch = 19.050mm so I can't see that making the pedal overall stiff, I have run a 19mm with Carrera Calipers front and rear, and never had a pedal modulation issue your describing. |
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