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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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| GeorgeRud |
Jan 13 2007, 04:41 PM
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915s can be setup with a shift rod assembly, they don't necessarily need cable systems.
Remember, Porsche went to the 915 type transmission when it increased torque with the 2.4 liter 911. Now, we're pushing 3.6 liters through them and wonder why they are not bulletproof. The newest ones are now at least 20 years old, so we're talking some vintage stuff even with the 915s. It's a shame that Boxster transmissions don't easily convert into the 914. Perhaps some enterprising types will research transmission swaps as much as they have engine swaps. I personally love my 915 Vellios transmission with shift rods in a 2.7 conversion street car. It ran me about $4000 to do the conversion with the transmission being set up by a very good local shop, and me doing the linkage myself. The standard H pattern is particularly nice for day to day driving. |
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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 mikez Well first off....the thread starter was talking a... Jan 13 2007, 12:58 PM Crazyhippy
Now a 930 or G50.....VERY rarely do THOSE break..... Jan 13 2007, 01:46 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 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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