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| Johny Blackstain |
  Jan 12 2007, 11:44 PM
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Since I don't have my original engine & the trans I have has been converted to a side shifter, I was thinking of converting my six to a 915 transaxel & would like to know what everyone thinks is the most practical, or the most economical, or the most bullet-proof, etc... Or should I put in some sort of shifter that will notch me up a bit. The car has new shift bushings & it's still sloppy. I suspect I should check the rear mounts as well. Thanks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 13 2007, 12:58 PM
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Well first off....the thread starter was talking about a street ride. SO my comment on the 901 is still valid. 901s are still cheap and plentiful and reliable up to 300hp......
As to the 915s....they also have issues.....on my N/A 3.6 which is performance chipped with headers I put out 280hp. It fractured second gear due to shaft flex. I rebuilt it with the WEVO intermediate plate upgrade (the shaft tie in plate is standard in a 930 box BTW) AND hogged out the bearing race, pressed in a sleeve and fixed the second gear....this was on a 915 that had less than 80K street miles....30 with the 3.6..... So....my opinion is that a 915 is not the ultimate cure. Now a 930 or G50.....VERY rarely do THOSE break.... |
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| Crazyhippy |
Jan 13 2007, 01:46 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mikez @ Jan 13 2007, 10:58 AM)  Now a 930 or G50.....VERY rarely do THOSE break.... W/o abuse... They are breakable though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) BJH |
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Posts in this topic
Johny Blackstain economical 915 swaps? Jan 12 2007, 11:44 PM
mikez The 915 swap is NOT cheap.....requires a cable shi... Jan 13 2007, 12:01 AM
soloracer
The 915 swap is NOT cheap.....requires a cable sh... Jan 13 2007, 01:51 PM Dr Evil There is no excuse for a sloppy shifting 901. Do c... Jan 13 2007, 12:57 AM drgchapman Economical 915 swap... :rotfl:
Core: ~$100... Jan 13 2007, 09:55 AM grantsfo
I had mine done in the shop.
~$10,000 :... Jan 15 2007, 10:10 PM John
I respectfully disagree.
In our track only 914 ... Jan 13 2007, 12:24 PM Dr Evil John, thanks for stating your findings. It is alwa... Jan 13 2007, 12:35 PM kdfoust
John, thanks for stating your findings. It is alw... Jan 15 2007, 10:01 PM rhodyguy a $10k trans. zoiks. that's a lot of stra... Jan 13 2007, 01:00 PM mikez Or a .75 circlip falls off the back of the reverse... Jan 13 2007, 01:52 PM GeorgeRud 915s can be setup with a shift rod assembly, they ... Jan 13 2007, 04:41 PM John
I don't have the figures in front of me (but... Jan 14 2007, 12:40 AM Johny Blackstain
I don't have the figures in front of me (bu... Jan 14 2007, 05:27 AM mikez link
Above is a link to a street 915 second gear ... Jan 14 2007, 09:01 AM GeorgeRud I believe that Dr. 914 has some Vellios parts (at ... Jan 14 2007, 10:43 AM BigDBass
I couldn't have put it better myself. Jan 15 2007, 10:13 PM Dr Evil Hey Kevin,
Thank sfor putting that up. I knew the ... Jan 15 2007, 10:26 PM Johny Blackstain :dance: I would like to thank all of you for your ... Jan 16 2007, 04:36 AM |
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