Rear 5 bolt axles, anybody use 944 stuff |
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Rear 5 bolt axles, anybody use 944 stuff |
woobn8r |
Apr 25 2007, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
I am currently rebuilding my rear arms with a 5 bolt system(hubs/cv/axle). This system must be able to handle the power of a 3.2 in "full abuse" mode...
Erics 4 bolt conversion looks fantastic, but I don't know if the 914 CVs will stand up to the power/abuse...911 SC stuff is available, but requires a custom axle...and therefore costs big bucks. I remember some members discussing a 944 solution...I know it was strong...and heavy but I don't remember much else.... Does anyone have experience with these 944 hubs/axles/CV joints in a 914 conversion system? If so: What parts are necessary for the conversion? What parts require modification? Do you have any specs for the modifications? Is there any drawbacks to this system other than weight? Would you reccomend this system? Do you have an alternative system that will handle a 3.2 in "full abuse" mode over a long term. All input welcome, Thanks, Sean |
woobn8r |
Apr 25 2007, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
Ok...I think I have my answers...thanks Dave for the archive...
I already have an aluminum 915 so I need... 87-89 944/951 axle assembly (Axle & CVs) Automotion pn 909264 75-84 911 stub axle 74-89 911 hub (to get hubcentric mount) 6mm spacer (already sourced) This should be a no machining solution that only uses one spacer in order to get the later hubcentric wheel mounting. Can anyone in the know confirm this set up or pont out where I went wrong? |
John |
Apr 25 2007, 03:57 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Ok...I think I have my answers...thanks Dave for the archive... I already have an aluminum 915 so I need... 87-89 944/951 axle assembly (Axle & CVs) Automotion pn 909264 75-84 911 stub axle 74-89 911 hub (to get hubcentric mount) 6mm spacer (already sourced) This should be a no machining solution that only uses one spacer in order to get the later hubcentric wheel mounting. Can anyone in the know confirm this set up or pont out where I went wrong? I think you may find the stub axle is not required as it is part of the axle assembly. The spacers for the 911SC hubs are different from the axle spacers. The spacers for the 911SC hubs make up for the 5mm thicker rear wheel bearings that the 911SC's had. We found the 911 axles to be a bit short and made some 5mm spacers. PMS shows the setup on their website, but the 901 adapters make up for the shortness of the axle assembly. Our track car uses the late model axles with integrated stub axles. Our first set did not last long. Our second set is holding up better now with the spacers installed. just a couple thoughts. good luck to you. |
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