944 tran's gear lever & cables?

[Tim]

Hi, I'm doing a new build, & I know very little about Porsche/Audi transaxles, I will shortly be getting a 944 turbo LSD transaxle ( not seen it yet), it won't have any drive shafts or gear change cables/ shifter, can I use Audi parts or 924 Porsche stuff?
I realise that the box needs clutch fork & pilot bearing provisions.

thanks Tim

 

[Terry Oxandale]

Hi Tim,

Welcome aboard. The 944 box presents it's own challenges, and I'd strongly recommend you look over a previous string(s) discussing the specifics that you've mentioned. It is a very informative string detailing those modifications. You may change your mind (or maybe not).

Anyway, keep us informed on your build, and enjoy the company.

 

[Tim]

Terry thanks for your comments!, yes I have been useing the search option & have read up on the 944 tranny',I'll have another look, but from what I've read the main thing is the clutch fork & pilot bearing for the input shaft.Have I missed something? .
Don't have the budget for the good 911 box, & from what I've read the Audi TDI box is on its limit?.
The power unit is a 302 Ford, may be with mild boost ;0)

 

[Terry Oxandale]

The 944 was my primary focus when I started my project. The thick adapter plate requirement (roughly about 38 mm) and a couple of other things pushed me into a search for a 930 box.

 

[Randy V]

Hi Tim,

You can use the CVs and Axles from a 924S - not sure if the 924 is the same.. I would have to believe that the shifters and related parts are the same between 924-924S-944.

 

[Pete T]

You can use 924/924s/944 axles. The shift mech is the same an all of them as well.

The 944 transaxle does not have the provision for a clutch fork, slave cylinder or pilot bearing.

 

[Tim]

Thanks for the advise, I've seen a company in the Uk that uses a slip on pilot bearing end piece.It's used on Toyota tranny's mated to hot Jag engines, seems to work well.
Any one used any thing like this?