901 trans

[jmd]

I have a 901 setup in my type 1 chassis and needed to add a small step bend in my custom shift rod in order to get the shift linkage aligned correctly. I'm working on getting my build better documented here and will come back to share some pictures of that soon. Suffice it to say it's a S style bend that steps the Rod down - my bend is mid rod and roughly equates to a 1" drop over about 4 inches of length, so subtle. it was the only way I could get the shift functionality to shift smoothly

[effvee]

Hello, when the time comes, I had planned to lower the shifter area approx two inches into the tunnel. Presently I have not worked on the project in a while. I'll need to refresh my thoughts on linkage alignment

[jmd]

I've also sunk my shifter box location, but still needed the bend to get it to shift smoothly. I've built my own trans mount but will need redo it with my new suspension setup. I'm using the original Porsche 901 shifter box and have a NOS shortshift kit that I'll be installing when I get my transmission back from getting all it's upgrades. I'll get pictures of all the parts out of the car before I put them in for reference.

[effvee]

Hello, I little history on why I choose the 901. I didn't know that the 901 first gear location/arrangement made for a weakend
gear box. This is what I have heard, however compared to a Berg five speed conversion; cost and mods drove me away. I then started getting parts to build my own freeway flyer transmission. I bought a Rhino case, had it gusseted. I was about to buy the 3.44 ring and pinion , when I learned that the 3.44 r&p would conflict with my Quaife diff. In all of this, all I wanted was a strong transmission capable some burnouts and freeyway mode. Because I have three Super Beetles, I don't see any waste yet, just a lot of BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD. Back to the topic at hand, I forget if I bought the trans from an Pelican parts member or not, from what I see; the transmission is in very good condition. However, since then I moded the nose cone and removed the speedo. So far I made the mounts, strength and low noise. Now I need to start back on it. My pictures are to large to upload.

[effvee]

Originally Posted by jmd

I've also sunk my shifter box location, but still needed the bend to get it to shift smoothly. I've built my own trans mount but will need redo it with my new suspension setup. I'm using the original Porsche 901 shifter box and have a NOS shortshift kit that I'll be installing when I get my transmission back from getting all it's upgrades. I'll get pictures of all the parts out of the car before I put them in for reference.

What upgrades are you doing? Do you have pictures of the short shift that you will use?