Adding a 915 trans to a 6 conversion, There must be a better way Options

[mepstein]

Is there any reason I shouldn't consider working up a cable shifter instead of the traditional 916 shift linkage. The current 916 kit is $3-3250. Add in labor for machining and assembly and you're at $5k just to make the trans shift correctly. The suby guys are doing the shifting with $300 worth of cables and hardware. Am I missing something here?

[914forme]

Is there any reason I shouldn't consider working up a cable shifter instead of the traditional 916 shift linkage. The current 916 kit is $3-3250. Add in labor for machining and assembly and you're at $5k just to make the trans shift correctly. The suby guys are doing the shifting with $300 worth of cables and hardware. Am I missing something here?

915 Cable Shifter Enjoy

And this carries the PMS Name

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"Patrick Motorsports Exclusive

911 / 915 Cable Shifter System - (1972-1986) PORSCHE 911 / 915 5-Speed Transmission - Complete shift system ideal for mid engine, racing and off road vehicles - Features high quality adjustable bearings and hardware - Pre assembled and set up with shift tower, shifter knob and ridged fabricated steel rear bracket - Black powdercoated housing & bracket with chrome handle shift lever - PATRICK MS USA

+ NOTE: Special Order Production and chassis specific application - Cable measurements lengths from center of shifter handle position to the dimple in the transmission shift rod must be provided.
+ Please also share the vehicle application details.
+ Please allow 1-4 weeks for cable production and setup assembly."

The one issue I see is the length of the shift rod. Does it really need all that travel or was them meant to get it into the 911 body properly so Hans could get a bolt in? If the latter is the case, figure out the travel and machine the rear shift rod to shorten it a bit. A bell crank setup would also allow you to gain some real estate out back to make the rear muffler a bit easier to get in.

I see no reason why the answer is not yes. The 916 kits where invented back when things where still rather mechanical.

You could also do this with servos, and actuators, or air or hydraulics. Have fun, that matters could also make you have a semi automatic, but that would take more than 5K to figure out all the programming. Thought the drag guys do this all the time, just not sure you want that setup, as it is intended for one function, and then forget the rest.

Motorcycles have also gotten into the game, slightly easier to do on a bike.