G50

[Jim Hunter]

Hello Mike,

So you may have read that the first 915s has a mag case and later alluminium.I can recommend you some but what engine do you plan ?
Displacement ? N/A or TBO ?

Rgds,
Jim

[Ribz]

its either going to be a (2.0l) suby ej20t or the twin turbo version(much research has yet to be done on that topic), for sure a turbo, ill be shooting for the 350-400hp range. A turbo ecotec (2.2l) isnt out of the question either.

Thanks
Mike

[Jim Hunter]

Hi Mike,

Well, I suggest you to find a "short" bellhousing G50/00 , G50/01
If you can't find one the you can find more easily one from a 1990 C2 G50/03 who has also a ZF lsd 40%.
Check classfieds at : www.pelicanbbs.com www.rennlist.com www.ebay.com
Six speeders are very long.

good luck

[Pillow]

Why not try a 915 from a 930? Strong and much easier to fit in.

[Ribz]

Thanks Jim you have been a great help :agree:

stin ighia' soo :haveadrin
Mike

[Ribz]

well im kinda set on a 6 speed right now plus i have never really done things the easy way lol

even if i do a 5 speed i dont see wasting time doing all the work and money to put a 915 in it just to turn around and put a g50 in when im not happy with 915 or i eat it up

[Jim Hunter]

Thanks Mike!
Whatever you want about these just ask!

Adrian,

All early 930 are 4 speed.Later ones G50/50 (965) are 4$k and up....
Also early ones have mechanical clutch.
So it is extremely expensive box and is usually "hard" used.
G-50s are readily available with a price range from 1500 to 3500
If you dealing with a 911 TBO part is more hard to locate and much much more expensive.

Rgds to all,
Jim

[Pillow]

Yah, I was waiting for someone to catch onto the 930 version of the 915 being 4 speed

The Carrera G50 (mechanical clutch) is on hot demand from people trying to put them in earlier 911s that came with 915s... 911 guys seem hard on the 1st gear synchros.

Having a '79 911SC with the 915 tranny I can vouch that it is a smooth tranny when properly used and with the right oil in it.

Due to the aerodynamic limitations of the Beetle platform I think it is a lot of extra cost and effort for a 6th gear that is hardly needed. IMHO

Good Luck,

[The Pirate]

Go on Google and do a search for G50 short bell transmission. There is a company that sell shortened bell G50 transmissions so they fit better they also sell a clutch kit to. I am currently at work and do not have acess to the name of the site but I will update you later when I am home.