V8/Subie and Automatic tranny suggestions Options

[RacingDreamz]

Sorry to rehash old threads again, but we're about to embark on this project soon, I hope. We're looking at possibly either a, turbo'd 2.0 Type 4, Subaru or SBC v8 and an automatic transmission(for the veterans). My question, what transmission would work. I've read that Auto(fwd or 5000 model) will work. Passat trannys are the same as Boxsters, and Subaru fwd trannys.
Any suggestions or recommendations? We hope to do this over the winter.
We'd appreciate any suggestions to help us finally get this done. Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[veekry9]

Losing the cast iron monsters,relics of the '60s,for the ally LS the whole proposal is cheep and automatic.
A 'Sportomatic'arrangement appeals to me,personally,but that wasn't the question.
The TH 425/325/325-4L is a plentiful,cheap solution,just needs some thinking and measuring to fit into the confines of the standard 914 wheelbase.
A VAG auto transaxle would surely do the job,as one of the solutions,tho rebuilds are pricey.The TH pan kit is 150,the clutch plates kit is about the same.
The install has been done into a X/19,so,a 914 would pose only small problems,and the box can handle any power enhancers you might add.
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Cheep.
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So,yeah,a lot more room in the 914.
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LS1 + TH425 3spd.
This fella has used a Chevy 4x4 front diff,and moved it rearwards to place the weight of the package in front of the axle cl.
I've drawn in a further move to the rear,raising the diff cl to lower the engine as far as possible.
Now,a weldment to act as a torque-tube and carry the cv's and shaft will drop the whole affair.
The TH325-4L is a longer trans,as the 4th gear clutch pack is an extra 2-3" out front of the converter housing.
A Shortstar or other V6 is a cinch into the 914 engine bay,the longer V8s make for a 'more interesting'job.
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A straight-up SBC install.


So,yeah,the Caddie 500 will fit too!Missouri,the showme state. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Had to share this,so huge,dispelling misconceptions,and convention. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
The engine and trans rotate conventionally,unlike the arrangement seen below.
The diff is flipped to reverse the direction of travel,as the package is installed opposite of the install above.
The trans input must rotate the correct direction as it wouldn't function otherwise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWgcth25crI


This is the gearset that replaces the HYVO chain for a reverse rotation engine.
The triangle shows how high above the trans pan the engine crank is to clear the axle below.
A little time with a mill and tig will solve that,lowering the engine to ride height.A radical modification.
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http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/325.html
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LS-LQ4-V8 truck,with stock ancillary drive,placed low and clearing the axle axis.The crank is 50mm(2") below the axle cl.
A rework of the balancer and belt drive can gain a few inchs.
The oil pan must be reworked to fit,a remote oil tank and scavenge system installed.
The max angle of the cv's can be used for the inch or two to make the room for the sidewinder trans/diff.
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Cheap Vortec V6,good for 320/300 hp/tq NA.
Turbos fatten the top end,the 4 spd auto with a kit installed for the crisp shifts.
Some trans,guts n gears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndBb3gP49-Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PENDQr9u-UQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7JB8Jqcif0

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