 Using a 901 w/3.2-Any Problems? |
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| john rogers |
 Aug 27 2010, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391  |
Here's a pict of the car car mounting. I went the slightly more expensive route and bought a complete setup from Jim Patrick in Phoenix as I wanted to get in in before a race in Tacate MX in August. The air inlet is at the front of the right rear flare. You do have to drill and tap a pair (at least) holes on the top of the gear box, one over the gear stack and one over the R&P so there will be lots of oil splashing on those hot parts.
Patrick also sells a plug that goes into the speedo drive holes and a temp gauge so you can keep an eye on things as we all know anyone with a hot rodder 914 does not pay attention to the speedo anyways! This also let you run a full 4 quarts of trans fluid instead of the factory amount. Attached image(s) 
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| pcar916 |
Aug 27 2010, 04:31 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None 
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| mepstein |
Aug 27 2010, 04:41 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,323 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(ellisor3 @ Aug 26 2010, 04:55 PM)  I am about to install my 3.2 engine and it is being paired with the 901. I was wondering if the 901 need to be regeared or use heavier gears for this application or is the standard gearing fine? Any other things that should be considered? It will be for street only. Pictures? |
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| brant |
Aug 27 2010, 07:04 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,641 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(PRS914-6 @ Aug 27 2010, 09:02 AM) By the time Porsche released the 3.6 they had already moved past the 915 to a G50 which is even stronger than a 915 which is significantly stronger than a 901. Again will a 901 work? Sure. many people will also tell you that each "newer" transmission shifted worse and made driving less fun..... plus the newer trannys definitely got heavier... not ideal for a race car there is something to be said for light weight.. esecially on the track! |
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| ellisor3 |
Aug 27 2010, 07:55 PM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 27 2010, 06:41 PM) QUOTE(ellisor3 @ Aug 26 2010, 04:55 PM) I am about to install my 3.2 engine and it is being paired with the 901. I was wondering if the 901 need to be regeared or use heavier gears for this application or is the standard gearing fine? Any other things that should be considered? It will be for street only. Pictures? It is at paint now. Flares went on last week. Will have pics next week and pics of the new engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| campbellcj |
Aug 28 2010, 10:51 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,550 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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I am one of those guys who likes the relatively 'light' shift effort, pattern and weight of the original 901-type trans. My application has been behind peaky fours and sixes that do not slam it with low-RPM torque, but I've been using my current short-geared and fully sorted box for track events (not a whole lot unfortunately) since 2004 without probs.
At some point, esp. if I start doing a lot more big/fast track events, I will very likely add a cooler as John discussed. |
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