Bus 4 spd trans, Anybody done this |
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Bus 4 spd trans, Anybody done this |
jwalters |
Jan 21 2005, 06:38 PM
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Thought of an interesting topic---has anybody put a beefed up bus or t1 trans in the teener---- I loved the gear spacing on my old superbug--and first gear for my car,,well,,,sucks ass--and second is too tall for a good start off-- Would rather spend 650 bucks on a pro-streeter WITH a rhino case and super diff than thousands upgrading my 901-- Sand rail mid engine cable shifter should be able to be adapted rather easily and the trans install is a non-event... What you think???? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
TC/914 |
Jan 22 2005, 01:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 203 Joined: 21-October 04 From: Southern MA Member No.: 2,981 |
Hey Guys,
I just got the shipping confirmation from RANCHO so the trans will get here this coming week, The original engine and trans is out for now/for ever probably. The new engine is built around an aluminum race case with a drop in stroked Demelo crank and 94 pistons/barrels. It's got all of the usual stuff done to it, but the carbs are Kadrons rather than the old Webs. I thought that I'd give AJ's stuff a try and see what the fuss was all about. Even though it's a 914 board, I'll try to (covertly) keep you posted on the progress. When the trans gets here we'll start fabricating the mount, probably base it around the 411 bracket with adjustable diagonals to the shock mount area for a bit of pre-load? Maybe even duplicate a cleaner version of the '68 Type II engine hanger as well. I've got all the VW bits and pieces along with most of the suspension parts from the old sand buggy so it SHOULD be pretty simple to fabricate something slick. I'd LIKE to have it be a bolt-in as well in order to save the originality of the tub (it's a Pre-A Continental Coupe), but I'm not married to the idea. The 914 is NOW going to get the treatment as well, unfortunately . . . I've got the trans already hanging around and the old sand buggy will provide the shifter box and cable linkage. I also have the old Oberg oil filter and cooler so THAT part's also taken care of as well. Too easy to begin, and always too difficult to finish . . . now I'll have TWO Porsches up on jack stands. If robin complains, I'll just tell her that it's "JWALTERS" fault. HE STARTED IT! ! |
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