Pull type clutch question…. Options

[Larmo63]

Do I need a special clutch/pressure plate for a pull type clutch system I'm assembling for my 911 conversion?

Will this work? The trans is a '70-71' I've been told. But, I'm not familiar with this stuff. Thanks for the help.


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[Steve]

Hassle wise, it is easier with a six 2.0-2.7 to use the 2.0 six flywheel. It mates up with a stock 2.0 six push clutch package and bolts right up to a stock 914 trans. I ran this combo with my 2.7 six for over 10 trouble free years.
When running a 3.0-3.2 you are stuck with a KEP adapter to work with the 914 trans.
For a 3.0-3.2 motor the 71 901 trans pull clutch works much better than the KEP adapter.
The clutch pedal with the 71 901 trans pull clutch went down like butter. The KEP adapter with stage 2 clutch felt like something was going to snap. This is my opinion based on experience with both transmissions.
I ran the KEP adapter for 15 years with a stock 914 trans and my 3.2 motor. I recently upgraded to a 915 gearbox, to get around the clutch issues and get the correct gearing for my 3.2 six.

[rgalla9146]

Hassle wise, it is easier with a six 2.0-2.7 to use the 2.0 six flywheel. It mates up with a stock 2.0 six push clutch package and bolts right up to a stock 914 trans. I ran this combo with my 2.7 six for over 10 trouble free years.
When running a 3.0-3.2 you are stuck with a KEP adapter to work with the 914 trans.
For a 3.0-3.2 motor the 71 901 trans pull clutch works much better than the KEP adapter.
The clutch pedal with the 71 901 trans pull clutch went down like butter. The KEP adapter with stage 2 clutch felt like something was going to snap. This is my opinion based on experience with both transmissions.
I ran the KEP adapter for 15 years with a stock 914 trans and my 3.2 motor. I recently upgraded to a 915 gearbox, to get around the clutch issues and get the correct gearing for my 3.2 six.

Just to clarify, the '70-'71 trans from a 911 is identified as the '911' type trans.
Before, was the 901, after was the 915.
A 914 trans can be converted to a pull type clutch.
It requires moving the pivot location for the throw-out -arm and then using all the parts for the '70-'71 clutch.

[Mark Henry]

Just to clarify, the '70-'71 trans from a 911 is identified as the '911' type trans.
Before, was the 901, after was the 915.
A 914 trans can be converted to a pull type clutch.
It requires moving the pivot location for the throw-out -arm and then using all the parts for the '70-'71 clutch.

I've always called it the 911-901 , not that it's correct, it's just the easiest for me to identify it.

Although machining the case is the correct way, to use the pull clutch, there is not a whole lot of meat to grab onto between the different cases.
My 1967 bug has a 911-901 and I using a 914/4 clutch assembly. I never machined the case.
I took a 914 pivot and release bearing arm and bent, cut, welded with a gusset, till it worked correctly.
It's been 3 years of summer daily driving without issue.