930 motor into 914, How to? Options

[team ftb]

Here's the question. Has anybody done this and what does it involve? A buddy owes me huge and he has a complete turnkey 930 motor to settle the debt. I have a 914 complete w/flares, suspension and brakes to handle this beast. I just know it will be a pain and would like some input and guidance.

The car will not be a daily driver. Sunday fun and track duty only. So I can cut the trunk and lid anyway needed for access, headers, exhaust, etc.

Issues I'm thinking about:

Exhaust (probably cut off at headers and mounted backwards to its current configuration. The rest custom made.

Tranny: It should be able to be rebuilt (ottos) it to take the heat as long as I warm it up, do not abuse it, install pump and coolers etc.

Intercooler mount: How about proper airflow to it?

CV's and Axles: How much can they take?


Any insights, advice, wisdom, cajoling etc. is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[JWest]

How's about another tranny inquiry....Will a 915 box with the Wevo mid engine conversion be able to handle the output of the 930 motor?

The reason I ask is I'm wondering is it more cost efficient to sell the 4 speed 930 box, pick up a 915 and  mount the $1800 Wevo conversion to a 915 box rather than having the 930 4 speed machined down, flip R&P, etc.  Ideas people??

By the way Tim the 914 photos looked quite wicked.  Very nice.

It is common for 930 owners to put a 915 box in to get 5 speeds rather than 4, and that is in a heavier car. Unless you plan to really modify the 930 engine, I think that would be the way to go.

WEVO has a lot of experience with 915s (they offer a modified trans case for them also) so you should probably talk to Hayden at WEVO and see what he thinks about it.