mid engine 944 transaxle

[Gary Gross]

I am new to this forum and i see a lot of interest in converting the 944 transaxle to mid engine. I have come up with a solution to the problem.I am in the process of completing this.I will explain how i do it. I am adapting an LS engine to the 944 using the stock flywheel and starter along with a 10.5" clutch good for 500 hp.I make an collar that allows you to use a hydraulic bearing and a special pilot bearing so you don't have to machine down the input shaft or take the transmission apart. This process is a complete bolt in operation which means if you have to replace the transaxle you don't have to machine anything.Thank you for your interest. Gary

 

[Gary Gross]

Thank you all for your responses. Very good information.

What gear ratios do I really want?

After a lot of reading up on this site it appears my best option is an Audi 016 with 944 turbo ring and pinion 3.375:1 for a lot of reasons, affordability, availability (cores and parts), dependability, do-ability etc.

My objectives are:

1. to minimize costs
2. reasonable durability, given respectfully street driven 300 ft.lb. torque (not a track car)
3. comfortable engine RPM for highway cruising.

The question I really need to ask is, what is comfortable engine RPM for highway cruising? I feel all of the affordable longitudinal transaxles are geared too high. But what is too high?

I intend to use a small displacement, short stroke V8 tuned for mid/high RPM driven on the street. I have never before owned a high performance V8 and really do not know what a "comfortable" engine speed should be.

Your thoughts and input are appreciated.:huh:

I have almost finished adapting a LS to a 944 with a stock flywheel and starter and a 10.5" clutch good for 500hp. It is a complete bolt in operation.I think this might interest you.Thank you Gary

 

[Gary Gross]

Re:cad drawing for porsche 915 transaxle

I need the Bellhousing diameter and bolt hole locations on a porsche 915 trans axle. Thank You, Gary

 

[Scott]

You need an 01E.