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> 914-6 side shift conversion and shift rods
Philippe
post Aug 8 2020, 10:31 AM
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I just converted my 914-6 gearbox (901 dogleg) from tail to side shift.

I have now to find a solution for the shift rods. What would you recommend?

Will it work if I am using the complete line (gearshift, front and rear shift rods) coming from a '73 model? What are the points of attention? Any hands-on experience?

Many thanks.

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post Aug 8 2020, 11:02 AM
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use all of the late model stuff 73-76 straighten the rear rod to 39 inches, use a firewall conversion bushing and you will be all set


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I just converted my 914-6 gearbox (901 dogleg) from tail to side shift.

I have now to find a solution for the shift rods. What would you recommend?

Will it work if I am using the complete line (gearshift, front and rear shift rods) coming from a '73 model? What are the points of attention? Any hands-on experience?

Many thanks.

Philippe

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post Aug 8 2020, 11:25 AM
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Excellent. Thank you George. What do you mean by strengthening the rear rod to 39"?
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post Aug 8 2020, 12:13 PM
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QUOTE(Philippe @ Aug 8 2020, 01:25 PM) *

Excellent. Thank you George. What do you mean by strengthening the rear rod to 39"?


"Straighten" make the rod straight, just a slight bend near the chain case.
One of the best upgrades is the Tangerine racing shifter console.
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post Aug 8 2020, 02:03 PM
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as suggested above
This was assembled from a 4cyl rear shift part with side shift ends welded on.
requires attention to clearance issues .....exhaust etc.etc.


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post Aug 8 2020, 03:19 PM
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I still do not understand why the rear shift rod needs to be straightened? Why the stock shift rod cannot be used without mods?
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post Aug 8 2020, 03:25 PM
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I guess that the answer is because of the headers (I am using 914-6 GT type of headers).
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post Aug 8 2020, 05:43 PM
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stock one cut and straight piece added
stock one cut and turned rewelded

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=46166


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post Aug 8 2020, 10:02 PM
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I did what 6not4 illustrates in the 1st pic. Straight shot. Also welded in an Apex helo universal joint.
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post Aug 9 2020, 04:22 AM
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Thanks Folks. Very useful. I know what to do. Will give you an update once completed. Happy Sunday.
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post Aug 29 2020, 03:00 AM
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I have bought a lot of second hand gear shift rods for the 914. While I am pretty sure about the correctness of the rear shift rod, I have some doubts about the front one.
Does any of you have the exact length of the front shift rod (914-4 >'73)?
Many thanks in advance.
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post Aug 29 2020, 01:19 PM
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I made a fixture to do them.. Did one for @jwinner and one for another member along with my car. They work really well and not a very convoluted setupAttached Image
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post Aug 29 2020, 02:51 PM
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Have Ben make you one (mb911 or Tangerine Racing.
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post Aug 29 2020, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE(mlindner @ Aug 29 2020, 12:51 PM) *

Have Ben make you one (mb911 or Tangerine Racing.


The rear shift rod is no more an issue. I am concerned by the front one as I am coming from a 914-6 set up. I need more details about the length of the 914-4 front shift rod to pick up the good one (I recently purchased a bunch of 914 rods but do not know which is the correct one).
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