915 transaxle question / info, a silly question... Options

[CCSmith58]

Hello 914world… Just renewed my Membership !! Now looking to get my moneys worth...

I’m having a ’75 914 built into a 914-6.
Maybe 10 or 20 years ago I might have tried to do (some of) it myself.
Now I’m more a “pay the money, turn the key” guy.
Here’s a “silly” question. Likely the first of many….
How does a 915 Transaxle work when converted to a mid engine application ??
Not looking for a “how to” just an overview for personal info.
I’ve searched for articles, webpages and / or videos and don't find much.
I find acknowledgements of the conversion but no detailed or even general description.
I see the term “flipped ring and pinion”.
Does the whole gear system run backwards ??
Does just the differential run backwards ??
How would a LSD work in a converted 915 ??
Are the available 916 Kits good ??
Etc...
Any info or links to info would be appreciated !!

[T.Rick6]

CCSmith58 Question for ya, what size engine / HP are you running ? Depending on HP you may be better off with a beefed up 901 and save you tons of $$$.

If you still want a 915 another contact would be Joe Cogbill @ CogsCogs.com; he's just finished another flipped 915 with the Martin Bott kit.

In preparation for my factory 6 build I purchased a rebuilt '71 914-6 901 ($3,800), had it converted to side shift ($250), replaced the intermediate plate, bearing retainer and bearing ($1200), 108mm output flanges & hubs ($700) for a mild twin plug 3.0 ..

The deal with the 3.0 engine fell thru; I ended up buying a package deal out of a failed 914-6 race program; 330 hp 3.4 with a flipped 915 for less than a bare bones 3.0. Not trying to sell you anything but my 901 is available if interested.

There are downsides to a flipped 915, weight and shift linkage are 2 most common issues.

Good luck, add pics when you can..

Todd (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)