Interesting info on the Subaru Transaxle swap started by Ross. Posting the thread here in the event I want to hunt it down later.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...351451&st=0
Full Version: FYI: Official Alien Build thread Started 2003
How does the length of the Subi trans compare with the 901 and the Boxster 6 speed?
3 moving dolly’s. Good idea.
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 17 2023, 07:05 AM) 
Clay suggested I use a Boxster transaxle. Kent and I were talking about the the Subaru swap and he posted photos of the subaru unit as well. I have been thinking about changing out the 901.
Me too for the Nissan swap, target is 290 hp 270 tq. Also I posted weights somewhere. Suby is 100 lbs. 914 85 lbs. Box6 is 175 lbs iirc. I want to be able to flog it without concern and solid shifting would be nice for a change.
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jan 18 2023, 06:16 AM)
How does the length of the Subi trans compare with the 901 and the Boxster 6 speed?
914. ~22" at the mount center bolt. ~24" at the muffler bracket mount.
Suby. >26" at the case plate w/ 2wd swap. ~28" at the shift rod. Diff is forward 1 1/2", looks like that will put you back to stock axle geometry.
You might find the German to German swap easier in some small ways. I had that benefit with my Japanese to Japanese matchup. The problem I had with the Box5 is the small flywheel/clutch vs the Nissan.
Liked the Audi/ Passat Transaxle stuff too. That looks like a nice option. I am totally into low buck solutions.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=363366
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=363366
When I did my car, the low mileage Cayman 6-speed was about 4K.
The other alternative I had was a G-50. It would have to be run upside down, and I would have had to cut the trunk floor out to use it. And a clapped out G-50 was 10K.
And another thing to think about is that with a Boxster/Cayman trans behind the 928 motor, you are still eligible to participate in Porsche Parade. With a Subi or Audi box, you are not.
Don't know if that matters to you, or not.
The other alternative I had was a G-50. It would have to be run upside down, and I would have had to cut the trunk floor out to use it. And a clapped out G-50 was 10K.
And another thing to think about is that with a Boxster/Cayman trans behind the 928 motor, you are still eligible to participate in Porsche Parade. With a Subi or Audi box, you are not.
Don't know if that matters to you, or not.
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jan 20 2023, 11:48 PM)
When I did my car, the low mileage Cayman 6-speed was about 4K.
The other alternative I had was a G-50. It would have to be run upside down, and I would have had to cut the trunk floor out to use it. And a clapped out G-50 was 10K.
And another thing to think about is that with a Boxster/Cayman trans behind the 928 motor, you are still eligible to participate in Porsche Parade. With a Subi or Audi box, you are not.
Don't know if that matters to you, or not.
Looks like I may have located all the parts for a Boxsster conversion.
I am posting a link you your thread her so it's easy to find. You have done some interseting research.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=279084
If you really want to be unique.. you could put in this....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364103210113?hash=...ABk9SR5Dp66S7YQ
2009-2012 PORSCHE BOXSTER 987 2.9 7-SPEED PDK TRANSMISSION 58k Miles
914 with a 928 motor and a Boxster 7 speed PDK transmission... Unique.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364103210113?hash=...ABk9SR5Dp66S7YQ
2009-2012 PORSCHE BOXSTER 987 2.9 7-SPEED PDK TRANSMISSION 58k Miles
914 with a 928 motor and a Boxster 7 speed PDK transmission... Unique.
This is serious...
There is a 6 speed trans identical to the one in my 914 for sale on ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/115252249168?hash=...ABk9SR5zF1qS7YQ
US $2,499.98 plus shipping.
There is a 6 speed trans identical to the one in my 914 for sale on ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/115252249168?hash=...ABk9SR5zF1qS7YQ
US $2,499.98 plus shipping.
trying to get my new garage organized. I am working around tool boxes welders bins fo parts & Juergen's car. So adding Drywall a little at a time. I needed something to motive me so I spent a couple evening and added this garage art. I have always wanted to do this.
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You should upgrade the alien with new Transwarp drive technology...
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-928...8s4-engine.html
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-928...8s4-engine.html
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 24 2023, 10:58 PM)
trying to get my new garage organized. I am working around tool boxes welders bins fo parts & Juergen's car. So adding Drywall a little at a time. I needed something to motive me so I spent a couple evening and added this garage art. I have always wanted to do this.
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That is awesome!!! Rick looking forward to seeing what you do, I like Clay's idea of staying porsche and that 2.9 set up with PDK would be awesome!
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 24 2023, 10:58 PM)
trying to get my new garage organized. I am working around tool boxes welders bins fo parts & Juergen's car. So adding Drywall a little at a time. I needed something to motive me so I spent a couple evening and added this garage art. I have always wanted to do this.
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That is awesome!!! Rick looking forward to seeing what you do, I like Clay's idea of staying porsche and that 2.9 set up with PDK would be awesome!
That is awesome!
Nice! You're really gonna like the more modern shifting feel Rick. And you don't have to worry as much about grenading it when you make 11s 
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Feb 2 2023, 09:11 AM)
Nice! You're really gonna like the more modern shifting feel Rick. And you don't have to worry as much about grenading it when you make 11s
.Never really gave the Boxster transaxle a thought in 2003 when i started this experiment. Just using what I had at the time.
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