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> 915 vs 901 vs boxsterS - Opinions needed., pros/cons, difficulty moving to, etc...
naro914
post Jan 11 2012, 12:07 PM
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I'd like some opinions from the general peanut gallery. Is it worth the cost go to a 915 transmission over a 901? What is the benefit, if any? And, what's involved?

How about a Boxster S transmission?

I've heard stories that a 915 is a pain to install, and doesn't every really shift well. I can't comment since I've never driven a 915 in a 914. But, with the bigger engine we now have, is it something I should be considering in the future? Being that I can get a complete 901 for cheap, and already own 3....

I know nothing about the Boxster S trans, other than a 6 speed with cable shifting would be very nice.

thoughts, comments discussion?

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naro914   915 vs 901 vs boxsterS - Opinions needed.   Jan 11 2012, 12:07 PM
SirAndy   pros/cons Yes. :D   Jan 11 2012, 02:39 PM
pcar916   initial cost for a 915 conversion is simply more ...   Jan 11 2012, 03:10 PM
naro914   Thanks Ron, that is very helpful. I've also a...   Jan 11 2012, 04:19 PM
pcar916   I've also added Boxster S tranny as an option...   Jan 11 2012, 04:30 PM
rohar   Thanks Ron, that is very helpful. I've also ...   Jan 11 2012, 04:53 PM
Richard Casto   Should prove to be an interesting thread. Two oth...   Jan 11 2012, 04:41 PM
mepstein   I'd like some opinions from the general peanu...   Jan 11 2012, 04:51 PM
naro914   what are you trying to accomplish? Will it be wor...   Jan 11 2012, 05:17 PM
mepstein   what are you trying to accomplish? Will it be wo...   Jan 12 2012, 01:14 PM
PeeGreen 914   With everything done right the 901 can handle a gr...   Jan 11 2012, 05:08 PM
PeeGreen 914   The 914 that has won at parade the past few years ...   Jan 11 2012, 05:30 PM
naro914   AX and track racing put very different strains on ...   Jan 11 2012, 05:50 PM
PeeGreen 914   If you look at many of the Patrick Motosports 914s...   Jan 11 2012, 06:15 PM
pcar916   These transaxle threads are really useful to me be...   Jan 11 2012, 06:43 PM
Racing916   I have driven a crap load of track miles on my 901...   Jan 11 2012, 08:29 PM
naro914   I have driven a crap load of track miles on my 90...   Jan 11 2012, 09:27 PM
betegh9   I have driven a crap load of track miles on my 9...   Jan 14 2012, 06:40 PM
rohar   I believe that a Boxter/ Cayman 6 speed transm...   Jan 14 2012, 07:13 PM
brilliantrot   IMO the 915 isn't enough stronger then a 901 t...   Jan 12 2012, 12:08 AM
SirAndy   My only beef with the 901 is that when you approac...   Jan 12 2012, 12:25 PM
Randal   In fact, i have a 915 sitting in my shed that al...   Jan 14 2012, 09:43 AM
SirAndy   In fact, i have a 915 sitting in my shed that alre...   Jan 14 2012, 12:29 PM
naro914   I keep being told by guys I should ditch the old s...   Jan 12 2012, 01:35 PM
zig-n-zag   I'll side with the factory on this one. In 19...   Jan 12 2012, 03:12 PM
Racer Chris   We have a track car at the shop right now with a b...   Jan 13 2012, 08:20 PM
Randal   We have a track car at the shop right now with a ...   Jan 13 2012, 09:03 PM
Racer Chris   So keeping it cool is the trick, hey Chris? I th...   Jan 13 2012, 10:32 PM
RobW   I think the Boxster S is your clear choice. For no...   Jan 14 2012, 04:34 AM
naro914   I think the Boxster S is your clear choice. For n...   Jan 14 2012, 07:31 AM
Cracker   No guinea pig risk...Renegade has developed (just ...   Jan 14 2012, 08:53 AM
rohar   If they've got a conversion for the Boxster S ...   Jan 14 2012, 09:39 AM
rohar   But the deal killer for track guys would be avai...   Jan 14 2012, 09:49 AM
Randal   But the deal killer for track guys would be ava...   Jan 14 2012, 10:41 AM
rohar   But the deal killer for track guys would be ava...   Jan 16 2012, 07:13 PM
naro914   I would go Boxster S...6 speed and stronger   Jan 14 2012, 10:44 AM
campbellcj   I was just thinking the other day how robust the t...   Jan 14 2012, 10:53 AM
rohar   The FWD and AWD trannies from Audi/VW aren't t...   Jan 14 2012, 11:06 AM
Chris Scott   There is a member here that has installed a 6speed...   Jan 14 2012, 11:22 AM
Series9   There is a member here that has installed a 6spee...   Jan 15 2012, 07:58 PM
BIGKAT_83   There is a member here that has installed a 6spe...   Jan 20 2012, 06:56 AM
Racer Chris   Why would anyone go to all that trouble and the...   Jan 20 2012, 11:27 AM
rohar   Why would anyone go to all that trouble and th...   Jan 20 2012, 12:02 PM
Racer Chris   [quote name='Racer Chris' post='1608266' date='Ja...   Jan 21 2012, 07:15 AM
rohar   Is it possible for someone with an engine out to m...   Jan 14 2012, 12:00 PM
rohar   Ok, so I just pulled the motor tranny out from und...   Jan 14 2012, 04:22 PM
rohar   Crap, I almost forgot, you need to throw a hydro c...   Jan 14 2012, 07:15 PM
betegh9   Crap, I almost forgot, you need to throw a hydro ...   Jan 15 2012, 07:41 PM
rohar   Looks like an Audi 016 automatic, but after a bunc...   Jan 15 2012, 08:50 PM
Racing916   Looks like an Audi 016 automatic, but after a bun...   Jan 15 2012, 09:19 PM
rohar   [quote name='rohar' post='1605421' date='Jan 15 2...   Jan 15 2012, 10:09 PM
rohar   dangit, doublepostage.   Jan 15 2012, 10:09 PM
Racing916   You have a modern motor so a more modern gearbox m...   Jan 15 2012, 09:18 PM
rohar   You have a modern motor so a more modern gearbox ...   Jan 15 2012, 10:14 PM
andys   The Audi box I'm running is already very tal...   Jan 16 2012, 04:03 PM
rohar   Mostly a street car, but track days happen :) Thi...   Jan 16 2012, 06:56 PM
campbellcj   I sure hope that anyone planning to do more than 1...   Jan 16 2012, 07:40 PM
naro914   I sure hope that anyone planning to do more than ...   Jan 20 2012, 07:53 AM
rick 918-S   Bob, I'm running a 901 with a billet plate a...   Jan 19 2012, 09:23 AM
naro914   ^^^whos is that? Is that yours Bigkat?   Jan 20 2012, 07:48 AM
J P Stein   I voted long ago to just hang in there with the 90...   Jan 20 2012, 10:27 AM
naro914   I voted long ago to just hang in there with the 9...   Jan 20 2012, 11:04 AM
rohar   Here is a pix from a old thread does not show th...   Jan 20 2012, 10:31 AM
campbellcj   Them be 930 turbo (six) valve covers... If you...   Jan 20 2012, 10:51 AM
naro914   Here is a pix from a old thread does not show t...   Jan 20 2012, 11:01 AM
pcar916   Which is fine because my engine isn't a type...   Jan 20 2012, 11:04 AM
pcar916   Those are 3.2l speed and reference sensors and a t...   Jan 20 2012, 10:50 AM
naro914   FYI, I use the WEVO semi solid trans mounts on bot...   Jan 21 2012, 07:42 AM
stownsen914   A old friend who runs a 911 racecar at DEs and PCA...   Feb 2 2012, 09:38 AM


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