Adding a 915 trans to a 6 conversion, There must be a better way Options

[mepstein]

Is there any reason I shouldn't consider working up a cable shifter instead of the traditional 916 shift linkage. The current 916 kit is $3-3250. Add in labor for machining and assembly and you're at $5k just to make the trans shift correctly. The suby guys are doing the shifting with $300 worth of cables and hardware. Am I missing something here?

[eitnurg]

There are certainly other ways to skin a cat.
How about a Boxster trans ?

I thought the problem was that the Boxster trans has no provision for a starter motor? Or am I missing something here? (They're certainly cheap, though.......)

[ClayPerrine]

There are certainly other ways to skin a cat.
How about a Boxster trans ?

I thought the problem was that the Boxster trans has no provision for a starter motor? Or am I missing something here? (They're certainly cheap, though.......)

I am building the adapter plate to put a G86-21 Boxster six speed behind my 964 motor. I will be documenting the whole process on World for everyone's enjoyment.

Yes, there is an issue with locating the starter. I have it worked out in my head, but that plan is subject to change when the plan contacts reality.