RE: [T3] Is this possible

[Stieg Hedlund <SHedlund@blizzard.com>]

914 tranny is set up for a mid engine mount, so you'd have to do some stuff
to change the direction of the torque (I'm not sure what this entails
exactly) but this is possible. Another way to go is to use a 901 tranny from
an early 911, five speeds going in the right direction, works with a Type IV
motor, and I think the 914 trans is adapted from it.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Erkson, Toby [SMTP:toby.erkson@intel.com]
> Sent:	Monday, March 20, 2000 3:09 PM
> To:	type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject:	RE: [T3] Is this possible
> 
> The Porsche 914 engine is commonly known as the Type IV since it's origins
> are VW (it's used in the Type IV sedan and in the later Type II Bus).
> 
> Yes, a T4 engine will fit but stick with a VW tranny.  A VW tranny built
> for
> hp fill cost 1/2 as much as a stock 914 tranny and you won't have to worry
> about a new linkage system.  If you want to go with a 5-speed then contact
> Gene Berg Enterprises (http://www.geneberg.com).  There are plenty of
> after-market places where you can get a T4 engine, built stock or for
> all-out racing -- your wallet is the only limiting factor :)  Just make
> sure
> your tranny can take the abuse if you go for a built-up engine!
> 
>    Toby Erkson
>    air_cooled_nut@pobox.com  <-- Please use this address for email
>    '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed
>    '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chipped, Jamex sport suspension
>    Portland, Oregon, http://www.icbm.org/
> 
> >-----Original Message-----
> >...Does anyone know anything about a Porsche 914 engine and 
> >tranny conversion to a squareback?
> 
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