Downfalls of the 915 mag trans, as opposed to the alum one |
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Downfalls of the 915 mag trans, as opposed to the alum one |
echocanyons |
Sep 7 2003, 04:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,096 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 7 Region Association: Central California |
I am thinking about picking up a 915 trans but it is an earlier one (75) that is magnesium not aluminum.
other than strength and wieght what are the disadvantages? My goal with this will be a sideshift conversion for a higher HP powerplant |
ChrisReale |
Sep 7 2003, 04:15 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Dont let the mag case catch fire. 911 perf. handbook does not really go in depth as to the differences/advantages of one or the other. I think it is kinda spendy to convert a 915 box to mid-engine usage..
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Brad Roberts |
Sep 8 2003, 12:41 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Kelly.. stay away from them. The pinion bearing race has a bad habit of getting loose and spinning in the case. Sooner or later this causes ring and pinion failure. We are starting to see this same problem on the later aluminum cases also...
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echocanyons |
Sep 8 2003, 12:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,096 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 7 Region Association: Central California |
Sound advice guys...
Thanks BTW Brad I am still obviously searching for a 915 trans suitable for the WEVO conv if you have any leads let me know. |
Brad Roberts |
Sep 8 2003, 12:53 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Two candidates on EBay less than a day ago. Wait until you see the show box (for the German Autofest)
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