Automatic Transmission, What is the best automatic transmission to put in a 914 1.7 Options

[JCP914]

I am an amputee, I just purchased a 1972 914 and I need to convert it to an automatic. What is the best automatic and share how it can be done and where. I live in Indy.

[davep]

I hate raining on someones parade, but this does not seem to be well thought out. Yes, there were 914/6 Sportomatic cars; but they are very rare and not cheap. So why buy a 914/4 before having a complete plan in place? The 914/4 has to be the worst Porsche to convert excepting the 356.

[emerygt350]

I hate raining on someones parade, but this does not seem to be well thought out. Yes, there were 914/6 Sportomatic cars; but they are very rare and not cheap. So why buy a 914/4 before having a complete plan in place? The 914/4 has to be the worst Porsche to convert excepting the 356.

Wouldn't a Subaru transmission work?

[Chris H.]

I hate raining on someones parade, but this does not seem to be well thought out. Yes, there were 914/6 Sportomatic cars; but they are very rare and not cheap. So why buy a 914/4 before having a complete plan in place? The 914/4 has to be the worst Porsche to convert excepting the 356.

Wouldn't a Subaru transmission work?

You'd have to find a 2WD Subaru trans (pre-1996) or convert an AWD. Then you'd need an adapter plate or convert the engine to Subaru. The 4EAT is pretty big and heavy as well. Late Bus/early Vanagon had type 4 engines. That's the easiest way to go.

[ejm]

Late Bus/early Vanagon had type 4 engines. That's the easiest way to go.

If you want to go backwards. The case design is not conducive to flipping the ring gear.