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LS1 Guys: Best, Recent Transaxle Options? |
The Double S |
Sep 16 2020, 10:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 8-October 19 From: Upland, CA Member No.: 23,545 Region Association: Southern California |
I've reviewed Renegade's page a number of times trying to make sense of some of the figures. It's an investment for sure. Does the basic kit include trans? On the flip side, I've heard nothing but good things about their kits. I'm looking into their cooling package also. It's said to be second to none by many people that have them. |
The Double S |
Sep 16 2020, 10:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 8-October 19 From: Upland, CA Member No.: 23,545 Region Association: Southern California |
I have an LS1 and Boxster S. Go with Stuttgart Muscle for Adapters and Spec 2 clutch. I personally feel it is better quality than Kennedy or Renegade and for less money. Google the company. Thanks for the info Gearup. I actually ran across this company awhile back and forgot about them. What was an indicator that the parts were better quality? |
dwillouby |
Sep 16 2020, 11:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Mt Washington, KY Member No.: 29 Region Association: None |
You can buy the parts from Kennedy.
Renegade just resells them. LS to Boxster adapter & flywheel $1850 Clutch package $850 David |
The Double S |
Sep 16 2020, 12:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 8-October 19 From: Upland, CA Member No.: 23,545 Region Association: Southern California |
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Mueller |
Sep 16 2020, 03:05 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
You can buy the parts from Kennedy. Renegade just resells them. LS to Boxster adapter & flywheel $1850 Clutch package $850 David Has anyone sourced the mounts from a company other than Renegade? Fabricate your own might be the only other option other than Renegade. It seems the total price is only going to vary about a grand or so just purchasing all the parts. (bought conversion specific parts) |
dwillouby |
Sep 16 2020, 03:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Mt Washington, KY Member No.: 29 Region Association: None |
Renegade has the mounts made for them.
Their mount is very well made. Others have made there own mounts. Check with Bigkat83. He helped me with my questions when I started my conversion. David |
The Double S |
Sep 17 2020, 06:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 8-October 19 From: Upland, CA Member No.: 23,545 Region Association: Southern California |
Renegade has the mounts made for them. Their mount is very well made. Others have made there own mounts. Check with Bigkat83. He helped me with my questions when I started my conversion. David Good to know. Thanks David. What about axles? Are there a variety of options out there? |
tygaboy |
Sep 17 2020, 08:13 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,244 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Axles will depend on what you do at the hub. If you stay with 914 stub axles, you can get axles with Boxster inner CVs/914 outer. Renegade sells them, as do others, I assume.
With the LS, I wanted as strong a set up as possible so I went with late Carrera hubs and 911 e-brake set up. I run standard late Carrera axles, as pictured. To work with the Boxster S trans, you need a 1/2" spacer between the inner CV and output shaft (make one or you can pruchase from Renegade), and accordingly longer inner CV bolts. There is also a spacer that goes over the splined end of the axle (available from Patrick Motorsports). NOTE: since the "stub axle" no longer lives with the trailing arm (when the axle isn't in the car), you aren't supposed to put weight on the trailing arm bearings without the axles installed. (not necessarily torqued, but they should be in there to roll the car around, etc.) This makes it a bit of a pain to work on things when the trans is out, since you have to leave the axles installed and supported. Attached thumbnail(s) |
tygaboy |
Sep 17 2020, 08:20 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,244 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
@The Double S - You should make the trip up for the 2020 WCR in Petaluma on the weekend of November 5. I live in Petaluma and hope to have my car at the event. But even if I don't make that, you'd have a chance to come to my place and check out my set up.
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dwillouby |
Sep 17 2020, 11:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Mt Washington, KY Member No.: 29 Region Association: None |
With my setup I am using the early 911 cv's & the 5 bolt stubs.
To mount to the Boxster flanges I drilled out holes for the 2 roll pins in the cv to allow the use of 6 bolts at the flange. Got my axles from Pacific Customs 22" IIRC. Check out Tygaboy's work, you will be impressed. David |
The Double S |
Sep 18 2020, 06:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 8-October 19 From: Upland, CA Member No.: 23,545 Region Association: Southern California |
@The Double S - You should make the trip up for the 2020 WCR in Petaluma on the weekend of November 5. I live in Petaluma and hope to have my car at the event. But even if I don't make that, you'd have a chance to come to my place and check out my set up. Thanks Tygaboy. If I can get up there I definitely will. Sounds like you have it dialed in. I appreciate it. |
The Double S |
Sep 18 2020, 01:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 8-October 19 From: Upland, CA Member No.: 23,545 Region Association: Southern California |
As I have been researching this over the past year it seems like the G86 transaxles have been the go to for most recent repowers.
Has anyone dabbled with Subaru options? Or any other creative thoughts with cost and functionality in mind? |
Mueller |
Sep 18 2020, 02:13 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
As I have been researching this over the past year it seems like the G86 transaxles have been the go to for most recent repowers. Has anyone dabbled with Subaru options? Or any other creative thoughts with cost and functionality in mind? http://www.subarugears.com/Adaptors/Adaptors.html Unless you make your own parts, all of the transmission options are going to be close. |
The Double S |
Sep 29 2020, 01:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 8-October 19 From: Upland, CA Member No.: 23,545 Region Association: Southern California |
I appreciate everyone's input. A lot of great information has come up along with the research I've done around it.
Brake options completely opened a new door. What brakes have you upgraded to? |
burton73 |
Oct 2 2020, 01:59 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,461 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
I appreciate everyone's input. A lot of great information has come up along with the research I've done around it. Brake options completely opened a new door. What brakes have you upgraded to? Fresh Boxster Brakes are a good option with vented caliper’s and 911 parking brake set up. strengthening of trailing arms by PMB Performance I bought my 930 trans with LSD from a Guy called Army Dude on world 11 years ago. Work was done on it by GBox. He said the trans work and clutch cost him $7,500 back then http://www.gboxweb.com/company.html Look them up they have lots of info for custom transmissions. Flipped and set up for hydraulic clutch with Kennedy Clutch and 930 CVs and stub shafts My trans has oil cooling on it with an external oil pump by Tilton thought GBox said I would not need it. They said it can handle over 650 FT Lb. of torque? This has never been run in car yet just mounted. Bob B |
Mueller |
Oct 2 2020, 02:36 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I appreciate everyone's input. A lot of great information has come up along with the research I've done around it. Brake options completely opened a new door. What brakes have you upgraded to? Another vote for Bosxter calipers. I bought my adapters from Rich Johnson. Standard (non-S) calipers and 911 rotors. Sir Andy thread about them. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=170890 I have pictures on my build thread as well. |
burton73 |
Oct 2 2020, 02:56 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,461 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
I appreciate everyone's input. A lot of great information has come up along with the research I've done around it. Brake options completely opened a new door. What brakes have you upgraded to? Another vote for Bosxter calipers. I bought my adapters from Rich Johnson. Standard (non-S) calipers and 911 rotors. Sir Andy thread about them. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=170890 I have pictures on my build thread as well. My Boxster calipers are also from Rich Johnson fresh in Box |
The Double S |
Oct 6 2020, 12:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 8-October 19 From: Upland, CA Member No.: 23,545 Region Association: Southern California |
I appreciate everyone's input. A lot of great information has come up along with the research I've done around it. Brake options completely opened a new door. What brakes have you upgraded to? Another vote for Bosxter calipers. I bought my adapters from Rich Johnson. Standard (non-S) calipers and 911 rotors. Sir Andy thread about them. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=170890 I have pictures on my build thread as well. Looks really good Mueller. Why standard calipers over S? Where are you guys sourcing the parts? |
Mueller |
Oct 6 2020, 11:06 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I appreciate everyone's input. A lot of great information has come up along with the research I've done around it. Brake options completely opened a new door. What brakes have you upgraded to? Another vote for Bosxter calipers. I bought my adapters from Rich Johnson. Standard (non-S) calipers and 911 rotors. Sir Andy thread about them. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=170890 I have pictures on my build thread as well. Looks really good Mueller. Why standard calipers over S? Where are you guys sourcing the parts? The standard calipers fit under most 15" wheels which I am running. I found my calipers in the classifieds here. I think I paid $300 for all 4 including shipping. |
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