Recent content by keith heppner

Hey Chris, I'm adapting a Porsche Boxster S 6 speed to an Audi ABZ 4.2 V8. They share similar bolt pattern and should not require an adapter however, the starter pocket on the trans doesn't match. Do you know of a solution?

nice work Dave, I am using an Audi V8. From the photos the 944 should bolt right up to the Audi V8. Even the starter recess is clocked for the Audi V8. Currently I have a Boxster S 6 speed transaxle. It also bolts directly to the Audi V8 except the starter recess is at 12 o'clock. I thought of...

Awesome concept Dave. This is huge! I'm interested in hearing how it all works when complete and machine shop charges.

Great work Dave and thanks for the PM. I believe the 944T box is the best low cost V8 transaxle, you just have to make it work. I'm anxiously waiting for more on your discovery!

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)...

Has anyone swaped gears on the Boxster trans? This is a common practise on the Porsche 914/901 trans in V8 application. 4th and 5th gear are swapped with various reversed 3rd gear ratios so that the driven gear becomes the driving gear. I am iterested if this is possible on the boxster trans...

Thank you all for your responses, they are very much appreciated. I must apologize for asking advise for issues that have been addressed previously as I have not yet mastered the search engine here. I have consulted with two very capable local machine shops. They both advised that it would...

Thanks for that Dave, I am currently speculating on the possibility of machining off the entire bell housing and adapting a domestic V8 bell housing to the 944 T transaxle. Outside the box? yes but food for thought. The input shaft will need to be machined obviously. I hope to consult with a...

Thanks for your suggestions. IMHO the 01E and Caymen 6 speed gearing is less than ideal for a domestic V8 street car. For me the best feature of the 944 T transaxle is it's gearing.

It appears again that the alternatives are not affordable. My plans are for moderate street use, mature driver. I still favour the 944 turbo gears in the Audi 016. Can be done for reasonable cost ie: Julian 200 MPH. Not to do you out of any adapter business Erik, sir but, I wish to further...

Thank you for the responses. I have read Julians conversion, amazing. I have also notice that he is ditched this conversion for an 01E. Is the 01E the new affordable V8 transaxle? In what cars and years can they be found? What are the other options? Thanks, this all helps with my research. K

Hi, I wish to introduce myself I'm a newbie. I have been lerking for a while and I am amazed at the ingenuity of the members here, specifically with V8 transaxles. I too am relentlessly pursuing the affordable V8 transaxle. The 944 turbo trans certainly is appealing, the 944 V8 conversion...