Porsche 914 transaxle question

[1969zeitler]

Any advantage in running a 914 transaxle versus a VW in solo VEE? Will a VW engine bolt up? What do you do about the clutch? Thanks

[Lynn]

I very much doubt that a five speed is legal.

[1969zeitler]

The early 914's (so I have been told) are 4-speeds with a mid-engine 4 cylinder VW (it is actually a type 4. The transaxle is very similar to the Type 1. It is a 4-speed and they bolt right up to a VW but the clutch/flywheel is different. Since it is a mid-engine, the ring gear is already flipped. I thought you could run just about anything in Autocross. They just bump you up classes depending on how much the car is modified?

[brian]

The transaxle from the 914 has two major differences from the FV swing axle. First it is a CV joint non-swing axle design which will requre a completely different rear suspension. Second, it calls for a 200mm vs 180mm flywheel and the teeth on the flywheel and starter are different. If memory serves me the gearing on a 4 speed may be a bit high for autocrossing and 5 speed is a piece of doo doo. I bought a new 75 914, it went through 2 trannies in the first year and was a pain to put into 1st.

[1969zeitler]

Brian,

Thanks. Thats what I was looking for. Didn't think about swingaxle vs CV. That would be a pain and if there isn't much of a gearing change over a VW box then why bother doing it. Sticking with the VW. Thanks. Roger

[77fmod]

I am sure that the rules specify a Type 1 tranny prior to year 1966.. I can only wish that a fully independent rear suspension would be legal! LOL..