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 !!

[live free & drive]

Here is a good thread from 914Dave about his "bolt action" shifter:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...162451&st=0

[mepstein]

Here is a good thread from 914Dave about his "bolt action" shifter:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...162451&st=0

I’ve never read that thread but Dave has taken me through a lot of the special features of his car. Any one of them blow me away. For instance, not realizing the 914-6 used a longer wire to the heat flapper boxes, they came up short. So Dave machined some extender brackets out of titanium to make up the difference. And then there’s the custom made fire suppression system. It’s all really amazing. @914Dave

[rgalla9146]

Here is a good thread from 914Dave about his "bolt action" shifter:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...162451&st=0

I’ve never read that thread but Dave has taken me through a lot of the special features of his car. Any one of them blow me away. For instance, not realizing the 914-6 used a longer wire to the heat flapper boxes, they came up short. So Dave machined some extender brackets out of titanium to make up the difference. And then there’s the custom made fire suppression system. It’s all really amazing. @914Dave

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I never saw that thread before tonight.
I purchased the Bott kit in 2013 and worked on the trans, shift linkage and clutch
linkage while doing my GT project.
I had contact with Dave over the years but had no idea he was fabricating his own
shift tower. Among other great feats.
My set-up uses all stock parts except for the shift rod below the engine.
I shifts OK but could certainly be better.
I'm hoping that when I get back to it I can make it smoother and decrease the
throw.
Fantastic work Dave. Beautiful.
Can't believe it's been almost ten years.