FWD transaxle/engine swap, or Best Threads for SBC Transaxle Option |
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FWD transaxle/engine swap, or Best Threads for SBC Transaxle Option |
funcrew |
Nov 1 2005, 12:52 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 1-November 05 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 5,038 |
If this has been beat to death already on the forum, please post a link to the thread(s).
I would like to convert a 914 to SBC power, but Renegade and others claim that I will end up spending $10K for a modified 930 trans to handle the torque. It sure seems like plunking in a front-wheel-drive engine/trans such as a 265HP Maxima 3.5L would be a cheap way to build a medium-power 914, without spending a fortune on beefing or upgrading the Porsche trans. Obviously, axles, shift linkage, etc. would be some work. Neo's list of engine swaps did not list many front-wheel-drive engine/transaxle combos adapted to the 914: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=...f=2&t=20374&hl= I'm sure I'm overlooking the difficulties involved here, please educate me. |
Sammy |
Nov 1 2005, 05:37 PM
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Brad Roberts and I talked at length one time about putting an Audi automatic (or manual if you are so inclined) in a 914 with a V8. IIRC the conclusion was that it would handle the power and fit without having to re-invent the world. Brad knows lots about putting v8s in 914s.
At least that's what I think we decided on, beer was involved. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drunk.gif) |
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