Transmissions for Dummies

[Daniel G]

Here is a link to a thread with some useful discussions about shifter linkages for a mid shift Vanagon transaxle..

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic ... 8&t=136307

[david58]

Shifter knob thread sizes.

[madmitch]

This thread isn't just for dummies. Everybody can learn from it. Lots of invaluable information!

[sandman839]

Does any one have any info on what it takes to convert the '80='83 side shift to a standard nose cone shift? Any help would be great.

[tikotiko]

http://weddleindustries.com/transaxles/ ... anagon.php

[turboblue]

Does any one have any info on what it takes to convert the '80='83 side shift to a standard nose cone shift? Any help would be great.

Nose cone, intermediate housing, and shift rails from an end shift 091 from what I remember.

http://weddleindustries.com/transaxles/ ... anagon.php

That's not the trans he asked about.
His is an air cooled version that shifts from the intermediate housing rather than from mid case.

[sandman839]

Thanks. Sounds like stuff that is available aftermarket. For the price Weddell wants for their converted 094 I would buy a Mindy.

[dezertryno]

The 094 reverse is stronger than a Spendiola. If you're going to go Mendi, look at an HV-1 for an alternative. I know of a bunch of cars with 15k miles with no failure. The HV is based off the 094.

[sandman839]

Going to go with a built 091. Never had a problem with the reveres in my 002, just the ring and pinion. I don't use revers very often.

[GREG.M]

ok i have searched for this but found no answers. I have a Berrien warrior chassis rail buggy. A friend of mine offered me a 5 speed transaxle out of an old 914. Anyhow I know the 914 is mid engine mount, and my rail is rear engin mount. Is there a way to make this work??? I would love to have a 5 speed, since I mostly only use the rail on road.

Thanks
Greg

[Big Dave]

With VWs, the rear to mid conversion is done by flipping the differential over. I don't know if that can be done with the 914 trans. Otherwise you will have 5 gears in reverse.

[sideshow]

...A friend of mine offered me a 5 speed transaxle out of an old 914. Anyhow I know the 914 is mid engine mount, and my rail is rear engin mount. Is there a way to make this work???...

A 914 runs a 901/902 series gearbox, nearly the same as the 912/911. Having a nose cone shift (opposed to a side shift) is more desirable linkage wise, the gearing may not be better than what you have now (they tend to have super low R&P), and while parts are available then tend to be porsche cost.

You could do it, but I doubt the math would make any sense.

[blg4351]

If putting in a 002 do you have to change the bell housing over to a different one?

[Piledriver]

ok i have searched for this but found no answers. I have a Berrien warrior chassis rail buggy. A friend of mine offered me a 5 speed transaxle out of an old 914. Anyhow I know the 914 is mid engine mount, and my rail is rear engin mount. Is there a way to make this work??? I would love to have a 5 speed, since I mostly only use the rail on road.

Thanks
Greg

You can flip the diff ~just like a SSC T1 trans.
The 914 trans is a nice piece, 2nd-4th are probably as strong or stronger than a beefed bus trans, and CERTAINLY quieter.
They get V8s put on them on a regular basis.

Parts are very likely cheaper than Weddle.... They made more 914s than all other Porsches combined to date last I checked.

... but 1st is glass, it was an add on to the original 901 4 speed and is only supported at one end.
The V8 conversion folks literally remove 1st so they don't have to go fishing for it later.

Not sure if the gearing will work for you but on the highway it is probably as good as it gets.

Noseshifter ~easy convert, sideshifter are sought after by 914 folk, can be used with cable shift rig.
The internals are mostly interchangeable, just the shift bits differ.

Greg M.

[spicetraders]

Looking at the transaxle info it is most helpful.
Sadly I tried the link to "THE TRANSAXLE GUIDE" but I think it is dead link as I end up in some shopping coupon place.
Any one have a copy of this guide?