Using a 901 w/3.2-Any Problems? |
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Using a 901 w/3.2-Any Problems? |
ellisor3 |
Aug 26 2010, 02:55 PM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States |
I am about to install my 3.2 engine and it is being paired with the 901. I was wondering if the 901 need to be regeared or use heavier gears for this application or is the standard gearing fine?
Any other things that should be considered? It will be for street only. |
PRS914-6 |
Aug 26 2010, 05:13 PM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
What you end up with is a 4 speed for that car. 1st will be so low it will be almost useless. In addition, if you stand on it in first, you will eventually break it so it won't get used much.
Gears and modifications are expensive and I would save your money and invest in a 915 if you want something re-geared and/or stronger. I would rebuild and keep the 901 fresh and not invest a bunch of money for gears and improvements and if you blow it, throw another stock one in until you go to a 915 and then build the tranny with the gearing and modifications you want. It's VERY expensive to change gearing in either transmission but I don't see the practicality of investing in a 901 for big HP. My 915 has a tall first, an "overdrive" for 5th and close between 1-4 53mph for 1st 81mph at 3000 rpm It's expensive to do but it extracts maximum performance from your conversion. There are plenty of people running 901's and plenty blow them up too but if you are willing to live with a mediocre setup, they are cheap to buy. Let your pocket book be your guide...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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