RE: Porsche 924 transaxle

[Dave P]

Hi Guys:

I need a quick answer about a 1978 924 transaxle.
The question is will it work for a GT40. I know it uses a touque tube.
I have very little knowlege of those cars.
Thanks in advance Dave

 

[Randy V]

It's not a very stout transmission from what I know of them... I also believe that the clutch is up at the engine's flywheel which would give you no way to implement a clutch with factory parts.. Of course you could always work something out with a Tilton or other mfgr's hydraulic clutch release bearing that fits around the input shaft to the trans..

 

[Pete T]

The 924 transaxle is based on the AUDI 088. The only good thing is the early unit (76-77.5) has a 3.44 ring and pinion. I have thought about what it would take to extend the pinion shaft so 5th gear could be used. Then it could be used in the 016 box. I haven't come across one yet.

The Porsche transaxles do not have a provision for the slave cylinder and do not have pilot bearing diameter machined onto the input shaft. I guess this could be done but you would need to use a bearing instead of a bushing because the machined end would not be hardened.