915 Transmission for 914 Options

[Jay Wellwood]

Long time periodic lurker, first time poster.

Read a number of threads here and other forums. I *think* I understand this topic just enough to be dangerous to my checkbook. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

That said, I think In understand that the 915 can be used in the 914 as a direct bolt-on to the chassis and will accommodate all of the 3.0, 3.2 and 3.6 air cooled engine variations.

The ideal final drive ratio appears to be the 8.3:1

However, one still needs to do some work to complete this swap. A shift adapter kit, and a speedo adapter kit are needed to fully complete the mod. Kits are available from bugat 5 speed and Auto Atlanta (maybe other sources as well...).

Also needs a special flywheel (patrick motorsports can hook you up with the right on) to provide the correct input needed for your engine management if using Motronic or other aftermarket standalone engine management system.

How does this sound to the seasoned veterans here, missing something?

What about axle shafts/CV joints to line the drive train tot he wheels?

Thanks in advance for your constructive comments.

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