 ^ conversion shift rod made with a steering universal joint, Who has done it and how well does it work? |
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| bdstone914 |
 Jan 31 2017, 09:31 AM
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bdstone914  Group: Members Posts: 4,712 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319  |
I used to sell universal joints to THOMAS before he defected back to Germany which he used to made side shift trans rear conversion rods. I wonder who has done this and is there a noticeable improvement in shift feel?
I see the $200 shift couplers Pelican sells for 911's that are made with a similar principle. http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearc...n=shift+coupler http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearc...n=shift+coupler Anyone use one of the above couplers and have an opinion to offer? |
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| Rob-O |
Jan 31 2017, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,256 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Clay Perrine...
He can give details. Maybe he'll see this and respond. Or you can PM him. |
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| brant |
Jan 31 2017, 10:27 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,795 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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the link didn't work for me
but I use a pair of universal joints, 360degree couplers on my custom shift linkage I've got a few more tricks incorporated into mine too: dual rear bushings on the console a custom cup bearing holder a custom shifter and a straight chromoly rod brass bushings on the rear and a special delrin firewall bushing its the best shifting 914 I've ever driven in 30+years of them. |
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| jmill |
Jan 31 2017, 10:30 AM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(brant @ Jan 31 2017, 10:27 AM)  the link didn't work for me but I use a pair of universal joints, 360degree couplers on my custom shift linkage I've got a few more tricks incorporated into mine too: dual rear bushings on the console a custom cup bearing holder a custom shifter and a straight chromoly rod brass bushings on the rear and a special delrin firewall bushing its the best shifting 914 I've ever driven in 30+years of them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
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| brant |
Jan 31 2017, 10:48 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,795 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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here are some:
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| maf914 |
Jan 31 2017, 11:01 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None
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Tangerine Racing makes a linkage kit that uses what appear to be steering universal joints as well as dual bushings at the rear shift console.
http://www.tangerineracing.com/transmission.htm JWest Engineering used to offer a linkage kit that included steering universal joints as well. I think that kit is discontinued. I like the shift linkage that Brant has put together. Very neat. I need to learn to weld. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Universal joints, I think similar to the ones Brant used, can be found at Pegasus Racing. https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productse...sp?Product=1490 |
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| StratPlayer |
Jan 31 2017, 11:16 AM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,298 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I just had the tangerine racing setup installed on my car. What a difference it makes.
Well worth the money. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| brant |
Jan 31 2017, 11:22 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,795 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(StratPlayer @ Jan 31 2017, 10:16 AM) I just had the tangerine racing setup installed on my car. What a difference it makes. Well worth the money. NICE! |
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| BIGKAT_83 |
Jan 31 2017, 12:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States
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I've done one with 2 universal joints on the shift rod and added another mount at the transaxle shift console. I also used a B&M mustang shifter. I removed all of this when I went to a Boxster transaxle.
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 31 2017, 12:35 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I've done it with a steering coupler, I don't have the car on the hoist to take a pic.
To use them you have to have the twin bushing mod at the console. Only bad on using the steering coupler is the joint is exposed, but if it's a fair weather car that shouldn't be an issue. |
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| jmill |
Jan 31 2017, 12:41 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks Brant. That looks great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I will most likely go a similar route.
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| mepstein |
Jan 31 2017, 01:21 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,597 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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We use the Stompski couplers in all the 911's in the shop. Makes a huge difference. Stephen is s good friend of the shop and we have every tool and part he makes.
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| Olympic 914 |
Jan 31 2017, 01:47 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,708 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Jan 31 2017, 01:35 PM) I've done it with a steering coupler, I don't have the car on the hoist to take a pic. To use them you have to have the twin bushing mod at the console. Only bad on using the steering coupler is the joint is exposed, So the steering coupler won't fit inside that boot? |
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 31 2017, 02:20 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
No, I imagine you could figure out something custom that works.
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| jmill |
Jan 31 2017, 04:00 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm sure Stompski makes some great stuff but for the CSOB you can get something similar for @ $40.
http://www.mooreparts.com/steering-u-joints-quickners/ Attached image(s) 
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| barefoot |
Jan 31 2017, 04:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,327 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States
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Here's a selection for us CSOB types:
https://www.mcmaster.com/#universal-joints/=165m8jc |
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 31 2017, 04:38 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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| porschetub |
Feb 1 2017, 02:28 AM
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Mine was crap till I added front 2 way uni-joint,plan to add rear one also,talked to Chris but he won't sell the double bush console on its own so will fab my own one.
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| Mark Henry |
Feb 1 2017, 06:59 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(porschetub @ Feb 1 2017, 03:28 AM) Mine was crap till I added front 2 way uni-joint,plan to add rear one also,talked to Chris but he won't sell the double bush console on its own so will fab my own one. I made my own bolt on double bush console as well, came out good, not a big deal but just for a boot solution I should have made the shaft about an inch longer at the U-joint. The bolt on console is great for the bolt on crowd, but the next one for my sons 914 I'm just going to TIG weld heavy ears on like Brant has done. |
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