Date:         Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:33:59 -0800
Reply-To:     Otmar Ebenhoech <Otmar@EVCL.COM>
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From:         Otmar Ebenhoech <Otmar@EVCL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
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At 3:17 PM -0500 3/26/99, Todd Hill wrote:
><< Blue Eyes wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone know if a Porsche 930 turbo trans could fit in a
>Vanagon?  They were 2 WD, had limited slip, and probably had
>better torque ratings and taller gear ratios.  >>
>
>Lots of backlogged work here so am coming in a bit late with
>my "HO".  If you are looking for a performance transaxle then
>you might consider the Porsche G50 5 spd.  No info on it handy
>but if it can take the power of the later 911s then it should take
>whatever a TDI/Audi/2.0L 4cyl, etc. can dish out.  In good used
>condition they are just about the same price as a fresh slightly
>'custom' built 091-1 4 speed gearbox.  You would need to figure
>out how to mount it in the vehicle and then connect the shift
>linkage and axles which adds to the overall cost and frustration
>levels.
>
>Interesting idea, however.  I'll see what I can turn up (in my vast
>free time!) as I am sure that someone else has already BTDT
>with this.  No sense in reinventing the wheel here!

There was a Hot VWs back in the 80s that had a article on putting a 911 5
speed trans in a loaf. I remember some linkage mods and the custom front
mount looked pretty easy. I don't recall what was done with the axles.
I have no idea if this is the same mounting as a G50.
 -Otmar-
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