Subaru transmission installation, Now it's a reality!!! Options

[Mueller]

that transmission is too clean, hurry up and get it dirty to get it properly prep'd for a 914 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

unistrut? did you have a source for used or are those new pieces?

[Porcharu]

QUOTE (Mueller @ Feb 5 2006, 11:16 PM)

that transmission is too clean, hurry up and get it dirty to get it properly prep'd for a 914 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) unistrut? did you have a source for used or are those new pieces?

Clean! That thing is filthy for something less than a year old - it's a 2005. Both the engine and the trans have a nice smooth finish, pressure cast maybe.
I had the best source of all for the unistrut, work was throwing it away. I should have taken more of it (I have about 100 feet of it left over)

Mike - How are the babies doing?

[Porcharu]

I've been too busy working and watching the baby to get anything worthwhile done on the car. I have had time to waste surfing for axle components. I found this and I'm waiting for more details on it. I hope this part is available in a 33 spline configuration - that would make the axle issue go away. This part is 30 spline. Anyone know someone in the driveline bussiness?

[Porcharu]

QUOTE (Porcharu @ Feb 7 2006, 08:25 PM)

I have had time to waste surfing for axle components. I found this and I'm waiting for more details on it. I hope this part is available in a 33 spline configuration - that would make the axle issue go away. This part is 30 spline. Anyone know someone in the driveline bussiness?

This thread must be getting boring - I'm qouting myself.
That tripod idea is not going to work in the 914. You need to be able to remove the outer cv joint to be able to use this type of joint, that's not going to happen in the 914. Looks like some type of stub axle needs to be made. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)

[Porcharu]

This is what we need. One of these with the correct splines for the Subaru stubs and drilled for a 944 CV.

[d914]

one for each side (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[Porcharu]

QUOTE (d914 @ Feb 8 2006, 08:32 AM)

one for each side (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

This thread keeps double posting when I add to it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)

[d914]

keep up the good of work, your a bit ahead me...I'm still strpping and re-doing the car.....suspension pieces almost done and brakes...now off to soda blast..

[jimkelly]

QUOTE (Porcharu @ Feb 8 2006, 08:31 AM)

This is what we need. One of these with the correct splines for the Subaru stubs and drilled for a 944 CV.

You are gonna use 944 axles.cvs?

How much for a set? ( do you have a part number for them)

Is there not enough room for this adaptor when used with 914 axles/cvs?

Have you looked at bus axles/cvs??

Your adaptor has a hole in it for the roll pin?

You're gonna use stubs from an earlier year tranny?

Jim

[WRX914]

Before I would make any decisions regarding the suby trans, I would go to www.i-club.com talk with these guys and see what thier opinion of the suby trans. I have a 2.0 WRX engine in my teener... after chatting with the guys on i-club I learned that the suby trans is kinda (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif) as well. I just had Brad at 914 limited build me a custom 901, cost me around $2,700.

Keith

[jimkelly]

$2700 for a well built tranny is no small sum.

I will visit the website you mentioned though : )

Do I have to be a member to read the threads?

Can you provide a few noteable thread urls?

I will be getting a sub ej22 with 100K, a sub awd 5spd tranny, harness, ecu, and a bunch of other stuff for $500.

I have no doubt that the sub tranny will handle the 135hp of the ej22 with no problem as sub uses the same tranny for more than twice the hp.

What kind of performance will a $2700 tranny get you. How much hp and torque do you expect it will not fail under?

Jim

[WRX914]

QUOTE (jimkelly @ Feb 8 2006, 09:21 AM)

$2700 for a well built tranny is no small sum. I will visit the website you mentioned though : ) Do I have to be a member to read the threads? Can you provide a few noteable thread urls? I will be getting a sub ej22 with 100K, a sub awd 5spd tranny, harness, ecu, and a bunch of other stuff for $500. I have no doubt that the sub tranny will handle the 135hp of the ej22 with no problem as sub uses the same tranny for more than twice the hp. What kind of performance will a $2700 tranny get you.  How much hp and torque do you expect it will not fail under? Jim

It is a bit pricey, but I did get a 904 main shaft installed, gated off 1st, and had a 904 "C" gear installed and no core. Dana from Renegade used to be my roomate. His suby teener getts flogged daily, and still runns and shfits very well. Check out his awsome burnout on Renegades web site... Under 914, (scroll down to the doughnut long version). He does not do this often, but he drifts every corner he gets a chance to and zero probs with his BONE STOCK 901.

I don't know if you need to be a member to read the threads, something tells me no though...

Check out the various flat4 club websites... I know we have a flat4lv.com for the locals here in Vegas.

sounds like a great deal on your engine and tranny, I got my 2004 WRX 2.0 with 4,000 mi for $1,500 delivered. Another $500 for the wiring harness (nightmare) and ECU.

As for performance expectations, I do not know the answer to that, I would call Brad at 914 Limited in Peoria for that one.

[Mueller]

QUOTE (WRX914 @ Feb 8 2006, 10:15 AM)

Before I would make any decisions regarding the suby trans, I would go to www.i-club.com talk with these guys and see what thier opinion of the suby trans. I have a 2.0 WRX engine in my teener... after chatting with the guys on i-club I learned that the suby trans is kinda (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif) as well. I just had Brad at 914 limited build me a custom 901, cost me around $2,700. Keith

and most of those that thrash a suby transmission are also trying to dump 300+ hp thru 4 wheels and are most likely very hard on the transmission while shifting......the 914 has less weight and only 2 tires to spin when abused...

[WRX914]

True Dat!

[db9146]

Anyone looked to see if one of these Suby trans can be mated to a Porsche 3.6? I am exploring ALL possibilities in place of the 901 (built 901, 915, G50, Boxster, 944, etc.).

[WRX914]

QUOTE (db9146 @ Feb 8 2006, 10:28 AM)

Anyone looked to see if one of these Suby trans can be mated to a Porsche 3.6? I am exploring ALL possibilities in place of the 901 (built 901, 915, G50, Boxster, 944, etc.).

I would check with Kennedy engineering to see if they make an adaptor plate for your engine.

[db9146]

Thanks...talked with them. They don't make any adapters for Porsche engines, only Porsche trannys.

[mightyohm]

Yeah, I REALLY doubt you will have problems with a WRX 5 speed in a 914. It will do fine unless you severely abuse it (same with any transmission). Most of the WRX problems are blown out of proportion anyway.

[Mueller]

QUOTE (jkeyzer @ Feb 8 2006, 11:42 AM)

Yeah, I REALLY doubt you will have problems with a WRX 5 speed in a 914.  It will do fine unless you severely abuse it (same with any transmission).  Most of the WRX problems are blown out of proportion anyway.

yea, I bet the WRX guys use the transmission as an excuse when they get smoked by an EVO (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/hide.gif)

[WRX914]

QUOTE (db9146 @ Feb 8 2006, 10:31 AM)

Thanks...talked with them. They don't make any adapters for Porsche engines, only Porsche trannys.

damnit!

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