I have a 1972 914 with rear tail shaft trans thinking of converting it to side shift.

Was told it would be a big improvement


Thank You Sam I am new to the forum..Click to view attachment

Easiest way is to buy a “kit” from a member here. Bdstone914 and one or two others have made them up for people. Besides the trans, you need engine crossmember, shift linkage and shifters plus a “conversion” firewall bushing. And the side shift trans you buy should be in n good shape. “Shifts through the gears” means nothing.

& yes it is an noticeable improvement
As Mark mentions above you can go about it a couple of ways, one is to replace your trans with an another side shift unit.
The other is if your tail'ie is in good condition, transfer the specific bits onto to "update" yours.
I have both the Base & Partial kit HERE

I have everything except the engine brackets which Bruce has

I have a good one for sale don't know what it is worth? also have two sportomatic trans for sale they are 911 trans. make offer they are in Temecula

Hi Sam, it was very nice meeting you the morning you got your car out! Glad you joined the forum

Let me know if you want to discuss this upgrade, I work in Glendora on Route 66 so were are neighbor.

BTW saw you this week heading west on 66 car looks and sounds good!

Cheers