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| RacingDreamz |
 Sep 2 2016, 01:10 AM
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Sorry to rehash old threads again, but we're about to embark on this project soon, I hope. We're looking at possibly either a, turbo'd 2.0 Type 4, Subaru or SBC v8 and an automatic transmission(for the veterans). My question, what transmission would work. I've read that Auto(fwd or 5000 model) will work. Passat trannys are the same as Boxsters, and Subaru fwd trannys.
Any suggestions or recommendations? We hope to do this over the winter. We'd appreciate any suggestions to help us finally get this done. Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| veekry9 |
Sep 3 2016, 02:38 AM
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 A mid-engined boonie basher,with a TH-425/TH-325/TH-325-4L transaxle. A fella put one into a early 911-Targa,a one of a kind Frankenstein. http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/engine-swa...e-221714-2.html http://www.madmechanics.com/forum/technica...converters.html https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome...8#q=gm+th325-4L  500" Cadillac.When you look at this,do you think "I'll put this into a 911"? That he did so,means he was looking for a different solution,made it work. Clearly,the problem is the adaptation of the transaxle for mid engine placement. The trans pan being the low point of the ride height,the massive 500inch iron block would stand proud of the targa. The engine is likely on the order of 700 lbs alone,the trans+diff another few hundred,~400? said to be the #. However,an all aluminum LS will fit nicely.A torque tube with the differential flipped to position the block closer to the ground is 'inventive'. A low budget V8 mid option,and a unique solution to the automatic desire,in 3 or 4 speeds. http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive...4-2-104990.html http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive...1-2-095676.html http://www.nathanbittinger.com/fieroaddiction/sbc-l http://www.nathanbittinger.com/fieroaddiction/fiat http://www.hotrod.com/articles/hrdp-1012-c...c-v8-big-block/ http://www.500cid.com/camshafts http://www.enercalc.com/porsche/ Donors from the wreckers for the unsuspecting 914 chassis will fit without too much hassle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) An under-slung subframe to carry the rubber mounts and tube/diff package makes it all familiar.  Riviera/Toronado 3spd TH425/325 So,yeah,it will fit into a 914.But the cg is all wrong,which can be solved by the use of an extension of the output shaft. Moving the differential rearward(forward),allows the lowering of the engine to minimum ride height. Lamborghini had the same solution in '68,although far more sophisticated with integral pan castings. Firewall to axle cl is 880mm(35"),so,a V6 is a slide in fit.A V8 poses a tight squeeze,the big block more so. / Mid V12. http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/107913-5.html / |
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RacingDreamz V8/Subie and Automatic tranny suggestions Sep 2 2016, 01:10 AM
cali914
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[quote name='cali914' post='2393210' date='Sep 2 ... Sep 5 2016, 08:37 AM Chris914n6 For an auto trans you want to keep it in the same ... Sep 2 2016, 10:07 AM Dave_Darling Keep in mind that modern auto trannies are compute... Sep 2 2016, 11:14 AM RacingDreamz
Keep in mind that modern auto trannies are comput... Sep 2 2016, 08:11 PM Mike Bellis Audi FWD automatic trannies are rare in the US. Mu... Sep 2 2016, 11:25 AM Andyrew This is not a winter type project.... there is an ... Sep 2 2016, 11:27 AM zach914v8
This is not a winter type project.... there is an... Sep 2 2016, 11:53 AM Mike Bellis Toronado tranny is transverse and would mount the ... Sep 2 2016, 11:58 AM zach914v8
Toronado tranny is transverse and would mount the... Sep 2 2016, 12:03 PM zach914v8 here is a th425 in a fiero...
Sep 2 2016, 12:14 PM Chris H.
here is a th425 in a fiero...
That's an u... Sep 2 2016, 02:05 PM falcor75 Theres a guy in Denmark making a box so that you c... Sep 2 2016, 12:03 PM Mike Bellis I guess you are right. I have seen it mounted tran... Sep 2 2016, 12:18 PM zach914v8
I guess you are right. I have seen it mounted tra... Sep 2 2016, 01:00 PM Mike Bellis
[quote name='Mike Bellis' post='2393290' date='Se... Sep 2 2016, 02:00 PM zach914v8
[quote name='Mike Bellis' post='2393290' date='S... Sep 2 2016, 02:59 PM zipedadoo What about a Fiero trans axle? I have seen v8... Sep 2 2016, 12:28 PM tazz9924
What about a Fiero trans axle? I have seen v8... Sep 4 2016, 11:13 PM jd74914 I believe the controllers for newer Subaru automat... Sep 2 2016, 12:50 PM Mueller The smartest and easiest choice would be a Subaru ... Sep 2 2016, 12:56 PM Cracker
The smartest and easiest choice would be a Subaru... Oct 25 2016, 04:56 AM Mike Bellis Not exactly a donor car, but this is what you need... Sep 2 2016, 02:13 PM Mueller
Not exactly a donor car, but this is what you nee... Sep 2 2016, 04:06 PM mepstein If you don't already have good fab skills and ... Sep 2 2016, 03:12 PM Andyrew Now that is an interesting option. Could easily gr... Sep 2 2016, 03:14 PM zach914v8
Now that is an interesting option. Could easily g... Sep 2 2016, 03:52 PM Mueller
Now that is an interesting option. Could easily ... Sep 2 2016, 04:11 PM Mike Bellis You can see here where the axle output shaft is. a... Sep 2 2016, 03:39 PM Mike Bellis nuther... Sep 2 2016, 03:40 PM Mike Bellis Here's what you should do. (money no object)
... Sep 2 2016, 03:57 PM zach914v8
Here's what you should do. (money no object)
... Sep 2 2016, 04:02 PM RacingDreamz
Here's what you should do. (money no object)
... Sep 2 2016, 08:18 PM Dave_Darling The Fiero used a transverse FWD drivetrain. Packa... Sep 2 2016, 05:10 PM RacingDreamz I appreciate everyones input. We are purchasing a... Sep 2 2016, 08:25 PM 914forme :WTF:
About 9 years ago I had a serious health i... Sep 3 2016, 04:40 PM veekry9
Losing the cast iron monsters,relics of the ... Sep 3 2016, 05:26 PM mgp4591 I pulled the SVX trans out of an AWD car and conve... Sep 3 2016, 09:55 PM RacingDreamz
I pulled the SVX trans out of an AWD car and conv... Sep 3 2016, 10:14 PM mgp4591
I pulled the SVX trans out of an AWD car and con... Oct 25 2016, 01:44 AM 914forme If going with the SVX auto read up on mods, it can... Sep 4 2016, 03:47 AM RacingDreamz jmmotorsports, do you have any engine/tranny code ... Sep 4 2016, 09:38 PM veekry9 :D
The center diff is custom torque biasing,th... Sep 5 2016, 04:59 AM veekry9
Well,an option not yet considered here,is the ... Sep 8 2016, 09:28 AM RacingDreamz I got an idea from a friend who didnt mean to expr... Oct 24 2016, 07:16 PM messix
I got an idea from a friend who didnt mean to exp... Oct 24 2016, 08:33 PM Dave_Darling Anything can fit if you have a plasma cutter and a... Oct 24 2016, 08:52 PM ThePaintedMan I still know where that FWD auto trans is out of t... Oct 24 2016, 10:30 PM RacingDreamz
I still know where that FWD auto trans is out of ... Oct 24 2016, 10:38 PM Mike Bellis 944 distributor sticks out in the front of the mot... Oct 24 2016, 10:54 PM RacingDreamz
944 distributor sticks out in the front of the mo... Oct 25 2016, 01:34 AM Andyrew
944 distributor sticks out in the front of the m... Oct 25 2016, 08:35 AM |
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