Automatic Transmission, What is the best automatic transmission to put in a 914 1.7 |
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Automatic Transmission, What is the best automatic transmission to put in a 914 1.7 |
JCP914 |
Nov 21 2021, 07:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 21-November 21 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 26,096 Region Association: None |
I am an amputee, I just purchased a 1972 914 and I need to convert it to an automatic. What is the best automatic and share how it can be done and where. I live in Indy.
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davep |
Nov 22 2021, 03:59 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,138 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
I hate raining on someones parade, but this does not seem to be well thought out. Yes, there were 914/6 Sportomatic cars; but they are very rare and not cheap. So why buy a 914/4 before having a complete plan in place? The 914/4 has to be the worst Porsche to convert excepting the 356.
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emerygt350 |
Nov 22 2021, 04:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,087 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
I hate raining on someones parade, but this does not seem to be well thought out. Yes, there were 914/6 Sportomatic cars; but they are very rare and not cheap. So why buy a 914/4 before having a complete plan in place? The 914/4 has to be the worst Porsche to convert excepting the 356. Wouldn't a Subaru transmission work? |
Chris H. |
Nov 22 2021, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I hate raining on someones parade, but this does not seem to be well thought out. Yes, there were 914/6 Sportomatic cars; but they are very rare and not cheap. So why buy a 914/4 before having a complete plan in place? The 914/4 has to be the worst Porsche to convert excepting the 356. Wouldn't a Subaru transmission work? You'd have to find a 2WD Subaru trans (pre-1996) or convert an AWD. Then you'd need an adapter plate or convert the engine to Subaru. The 4EAT is pretty big and heavy as well. Late Bus/early Vanagon had type 4 engines. That's the easiest way to go. |
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