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Re: [T3] T4 engine installation


On 6 Jun 99, at 22:45, Steve Glavas wrote:

> Has anyone installed a 914 transmission into their type 3?

Unless you rebuild it, it would give you 5 speeds in reverse and 1 
forward. I don't even know for sure that it is possible to switch 
them during a rebuild.

> What other options should I be looking into for a STOCK high performance
> engine (>95hp) and transmission (5sp).  If you say, "don't go stock, go
> custom," then please give me a very convincing argument. I am open to
> economical solutions at this point in time.

There is only one economical solution: stock. Remember: Speed costs 
money; how fast do you want to go?

> Any suggestions about sway bars?  What should I be looking for in a set of
> these?  I saw an ad for 3/4" front and back for $60 ea.  How's this sound?
> What type of sway bars and other suspension goodies do all you darksiders
> have?

Most vendors don't realize that type 3s already have a front sway 
bar. Early type 3s have a sort of rear one, too (the Z-bar.)

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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