Is there a simple but good 5-spd solution?

[Bruce2]

Originally Posted by oasis

I'm with Cormac163 in wanting to know what the cost might be. Being a technoklutz and not much of a DIYer, I'm still left with a few questions.
Berg, general »---> Are these able to handle the stress of a moderate (previously described) Type IV engine?

Berg, 5 »---> Is a stock Type I clutch enough? I thought it was necessary to go to some sort or stage of Kennedy clutch.

Berg, general »---> Is an LSD still possible?

Berg, general »---> Can one select the gear ratios desried? I don't mean specific ratios, but getting the desired results.

Berg, finally »---> Who does one contact for details?

Check out this topic on the STF where I did a couple of estimates for Berg 5s.

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewto...r=asc&start=15

To answer your questions,
There are some that say the limit of a Berg 5 is 180 hp. But a Berg 5s strength is no different from a VW 4 speed. I have a friend with a Berg 5 in his car in front of an engine that dyno'd in at 214hp. He drag races it, and its been fine for years.

Use a Kennedy stage 1. Nothing more is required for street use. Drag racing with slicks may need more.

LSDs are available in both swing axle and IRS, by both Quaife and ZF. Although the Swing axle ZF is really tough to find. As far as I know, its the only one you can't just pick up the phone and order. You have to hunt for one.

All the currently available VW 4speed gear sets work in Berg 5s. There are hundreds of ratios to pick from. I guarantee you will be able to get exactly what you need.

To learn more, call up Berg. Since Berg does not build transmissions, talk to your trans builder. I recommend Kevin from KCR, or Mike at Rancho.

[oasis]

Boy, these few responses really got to the nitty gritty. Thank you, everyone!

[NO_H2O]

Better do a Berg tranny quick.....I heard a rumor today that they are about to close the doors at Berg.

[oasis]

Originally Posted by NO_H2O

Better do a Berg tranny quick.....I heard a rumor today that they are about to close the doors at Berg.

figures

[Wally]

Originally Posted by NO_H2O

Better do a Berg tranny quick.....I heard a rumor today that they are about to close the doors at Berg.

Yeah, thats not likely to happen to Porsche...

I went with a Por 5-speed solely because of costs and because I'am a DIY'er. € 750,-- for the tranny (and shift rods and couplings), which has a warrenty from an used Porsche sales garage. Many have good experience with that garage, but of course you never know.
Say 150 for shifter and bushings+ tranny rubber mounts (the high density type), 250 for the special flywheel, 175 for the hydraulic clutch and I'am done

Greetings,
Walter

[cormac163]

Hey wally how does the hydraulic clutch work

[Wally]

Originally Posted by cormac163

Hey wally how does the hydraulic clutch work

Don't know yet, still installing everything in the car. I'am glad the 915 shifter is in now and I could engage all 6 gears
I have seen many pictures of the Saco slave cylinder in an 90 degree angle (with respect to the length of the car), but could never figure out how they squeezed them in there, so mine will be mounted also under the trans, almost not lower than the trans itself, but appr. lengthwise along the trans case parting line.

Walter