tranny options, 915, 930, or G50 Options

[smrz914]

Hello,

So my situation is that I'm going up to Chico for school and want something with higher gearing. I have a 914 w/ a 350 putting out about 280hp/330tq. I was considering doing a 915 but it seems that it wouldn't be much of an upgrade to the 901. A 930 would be nice and I'v heard that the gearing is good for a v8. A G50 seems really expensive and really overkill. I would like to do as much of the work myself so that I can keep the cost down. So I would like to know what is entailed in doing the different transmissions, the issues with the different ones and what needs to change. Thanks.

Paul
'72 5.8 918

[LvSteveH]

Hayden,
Thanks for the informative response. It’s great to hear that you still have interest in pursuing the 930 project. Obviously the 930 is of primary interest to the V8 crowd, at what point is it worth considering something more unique like a hewland? Given the need of an adapter plate anyway, it isn’t as far out as it might initially appear. In fact I’m sure they’ve already got a setup for the chevy V8, because it is very popular in offroad racing. I would guess the price tag would be around $10k if purchased new, and somewhat less for used. There is of course something pleasing about staying with Porsche parts when possible. I just look forward to the day when the tranny becomes a non-issue. Maybe I’ll trip across a Ferrari trans with the F1 paddle shifters at the local pic-a-part! All electric, no linkage issues, woo hoo. Thanks again.

Steve