WRX via t1 transmission

[kleinporsche]

Hi, I'm a big germanlook.com fan. I fell on the link a couple of month ago while looking for Käfercup pictures now I'm hooked up.

Anyways, Here's the question: I'm in a period of questionning regarding engines: a boosted t1, a mildTIV or a 2.5l subaru engine. I would like to hook the engine to my t1 transmission. Subis looks the best bang for the buck, but I called a guy last night who makes VW engine conversions and he advised me to stick to type1 engines (around 1850cc) and forget WRX's because it's to violent for the T1 trans. (a friend of his went through 4 gear boxes since he got it instaled). But still, Jak Rizzo did it (hooked up a wrx turbo to his genuine 1970 box) and it seems to work well...

IS IT TRUE THAT A EJ25 IS TO VIOLENT FOR A STOCK T1 TRANSMISSION???

thanks for all of your inspiration!