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TwinkyZulu Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2011 Posts: 129 Location: Texas
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:06 pm Post subject: 6 Speed Porsche tranny? |
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I've heard that you can put a Porsche 901-902 tranny in a VW (with some modification).
I've also heard of the Gene Berg 5 speed tranny conversion for a vw gearbox.
But i'm wondering if there's anyway to make a porsche 5 speed tranny into a 6 speed? or if there are any 6 speed trannys that'll fit in a Karmann Ghia?
..Last question. Will a somewhat modified Type 1 or Type 4 engine be able to power a ghia in 6th gear? |
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Glenn  Mr. 010

Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 79442 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Porsche G50 was available as a 6 speed. Major mods need to be done for it to fit. _________________ Glenn
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JustBuggy Samba Member

Joined: August 01, 2010 Posts: 851 Location: SF Bay Area, Ca.
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Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:24 am Post subject: |
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That 6 speed G50 will make it's own major mod to your wallet! |
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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 832 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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My 915 5 speed will take my 911 to about 130 mph in 5th with the motor at 6500 rpm. How much faster do you want to go? _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
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mark tucker Samba Member

Joined: April 08, 2009 Posts: 23950 Location: SHALIMAR ,FLORIDA
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Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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HarryFD wrote: |
My 915 5 speed will take my 911 to about 130 mph in 5th with the motor at 6500 rpm. How much faster do you want to go? |
how strong is it?just wondering. |
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Porsche930dude Samba Member

Joined: June 09, 2007 Posts: 129 Location: Columbus, IN
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:51 am Post subject: |
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mark tucker wrote: |
how strong is it?just wondering. |
There are guys running 300CHP with no issues. Get towards 350CHP and care is needed in your driving methods. This is later SC and Carrera 915's, not sure about earlier ones. |
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RhondaS Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2012 Posts: 4 Location: NH
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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You want a g-50 5 speed with a short bell or a 930 4 speed. They will take 400RWHP The 6 speed g-50 is way to long. And why do you want to row? 915 is not worth the trouble IN my opinion Lots of people like them? Its work so you don't want to do it twice and you don't save money wishing you did it different. |
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