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914/6 axles questions |
Project 6 |
Jun 23 2009, 09:19 AM
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large member Group: Members Posts: 359 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Utah Member No.: 51 Region Association: None |
OK, so I'm ready to install the engine and found a surprise. The PO was going to install a later model trans. As such, they installed 915 style stub axles. The oem stubs are lost in space.
The existing stubs don't bolt up to the 914/4 axles and CVs I was going to use. The 2.0/6 "S" spec motor puts out about 140hp. So I wasn't worried about twisting them with high torque since I used this set up with a 3.0 in the past. My questions is....are 914/6 AXLES which I might have access to, compatible with 915 sized CVs? FYI 914/6 CVs have been NLA for 20+ years.... Since I have the sub axles, can easily find drive flanges for the trans, I was thinking this would be an easy alternative. Does the 914/6 axle have the same spline count? 28 is what I've been told. Simply using a 911 axle won't work, too long. Buying 914/6 stub axles is an expensive deal, $5-600. Mittelmotor and Otto.... Some good news, I HAVE been able to locate one stub axle...it will need a little machining as it's a bit corroded. But I'm looking for alternatives. Anyone BTDT? Or even better....an orphan 914/6 stubbie? |
Project 6 |
Jun 23 2009, 01:35 PM
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large member Group: Members Posts: 359 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Utah Member No.: 51 Region Association: None |
"are 914/6 AXLES which I might have access to, compatible with 915 sized CVs?"
That's a question that's still hanging out there. I'm sure there are more than a few original six owners that have old axles with worn out NLA /6 CVs. What have THEY done? The easy answer is swap in /4 axles and CVs. They bolt right up to the existing /6 flanges and /6 stub axles. For those with original 6 transmission and rear swing arm assemblies that want a larger CV, the answer would be nice if the could use 915 CVs, which are larger and built to handle more HP. IF the spline count on the /6 axles arre the same as the 911 axles. Again, 911 axles can't be used, too long. Not MY problem but an interesting question. What's the spline count on a 914/6 original axle??????? |
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