G50 (or any tranny) flip, Turning a tranny upside down Options

[jc87930]

Hi everyone! I have a tube frame 914 that I'm putting a 993 3.6 in and a G50 trans to go with it. I have read lots of old threads on NOT flipping the G50 for use in a 914 but was hoping for some advice.

I understand that flipping the diff is just too hard and have heard that to flip the entire trans requires cutting bell housings off etc.

My question is, why can I not simply fill the old holes, build up the case a bit, and drill new holes? They only need to move 1/4".

Jim

[Brad Roberts]

Hey Jim.

I was "forewarned" that you where heading this way from Rennlist.

Do exactly like your thinking and fill the current holes and redrill.

Typically we shorten the bellhousing also... if you dont ..then end of the tranny ends up almost hanging out the back of the car (even with your Sheridan body kit).

The other thing you need to do.. equalize the gear lube. Run a line from the diff area to the nosecone. If you dont .. more of the gear lube will sit in the nose cone area than in the diff area.

Remind me later.. and I will show you a pic of one upside down.

B