early 944 brake/rear suspension conversion for IRS beetle?

[Eskamobob1]

Hey guys,

So my plan was to put off looking into this for a while still, but I just came across a guy with a very nearly complete complete 83' 944 roller (no seats, engine or MC, everything else is being parted out) for $500 and figured I should ask now.

I am debating converting to 944 breaks on my 74' standard and want to make sure im not missing anything for the conversion when I am talking with the guy as even in my more extensive reading on the topic im having trouble finding a comprehensive list. Here is my list of what I need for the conversion so far. Am I missing anything?

Completed list:

rotors+calipers
rear trailing arms
spring plates
backing plates
e-brake setup
e-brake cable from the rear axle

How should I check what parts are still good? I dont have a place to store the car or I would 100% just get the whole thing and take my sweet time figuring out what to use.

FWIW, I am not planning on even using the parts for ~6 months when I overhaul the rear suspension, have a much better idea of what I will be doing, and can get front spindles for the brakes machined/MC ordered.

Bit of a side question. Can you convert the 944 tranny to work in a bug? With the whole car going for $500 I figured it may be worth an ask even if I need to have it rebuilt.
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'74 - front disks/lots more work to do

[VW_Jimbo]

The flanges on the tranny for the CVs. Heres a thread about it.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/archive/index.php/o-t--t-202493--.html



Tranny can be made to work in a Bug, but it is a really big project! Big! Get the engine to, to hook up to the tranny.

I actually was considering this, on my current project. But the cost to convert is huge! You need to get the tranny mount points off of the 914, so that you can weld them into the Bug's pan. Like I said, big project!
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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[Eskamobob1]

[VW_Jimbo]

I would get the back half of the car. Throw away what you dont use or sell it on tS.

Think more on that tranny conversion. That is a hefty transmission and will handle alot of power. Well worth it if you want reliability.
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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[Eskamobob1]

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[Eskamobob1]

[VW_Jimbo]

Sorry man. I am out. My knowledge regarding 944s is very limited. 914, I know some stuff. 944, next to nothing. Sorry.
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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[Eskamobob1]

[VW_Jimbo]

No worries!

It all good. You gained some knowledge. That is never bad, if it does not cost you anything.

Take it easy!
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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!