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Forum: Transmissions October 31st 2023, 07:32
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Posted By Wally
Very much agree mate! I've driven both in my 1303...

Very much agree mate! I've driven both in my 1303 and the difference is such that you'd better skip the 915 all together ;-)
Dream of mine would be a G50 in a 412 2-door hatchback... but I sold my...
Forum: Transmissions August 9th 2023, 06:46
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Well, I owed you guys (?) an update: The old...

Well, I owed you guys (?) an update:
The old existing adapter plate I remade for the Ford Transit TOB:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52955827000_717f538872_z.jpg

And it works perfectly!...
Forum: Transmissions June 5th 2023, 07:45
Replies: 71
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Posted By Wally
Right, turned out the Saab unit did indeed seal...

Right, turned out the Saab unit did indeed seal on the bottom with a rather complex rubber seal that sealed off the outer and inner sleave.
No matter how I mounted this: with little or a lot...
Forum: Transmissions June 5th 2023, 07:00
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Since I heard a few of us use this thread for...

Since I heard a few of us use this thread for info on the G50 swap, I just wanted to give an umonth update on how it worked out over all the past years.

Reason to do this now is that something in...
Forum: Transmissions July 22nd 2016, 15:56
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
I think it was a custom plate I fabbed up,...

I think it was a custom plate I fabbed up, actually just a piece of scrap metal ;-)
Forum: Transmissions August 5th 2015, 03:40
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Yeah, when your engine sits further back due to...

Yeah, when your engine sits further back due to not shortening the bell housing, I suppose that gives you more room for the hydraulic TOB.
Since you're using one of those inferior watercooled jap...
Forum: Transmissions April 2nd 2015, 16:10
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Hi Alexandre, Not sure I still have it, not...

Hi Alexandre,

Not sure I still have it, not on this computer anyways..
Due to moving house, it will be a small chance, but I'll check later this week.

a bientot!
Forum: Transmissions June 14th 2011, 04:06
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
I would not be too sure about that as the 915...

I would not be too sure about that as the 915 bellhousing has less room then a G50.
I looked back then and no porsche tuner I could find including wevo iirc supplied a kit for this...


External...
Forum: Transmissions June 4th 2011, 17:09
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
No part number, but its a VW Passat unit from...

No part number, but its a VW Passat unit from Luk. Think its from a 3B/3BG model. Sandeep uses the same one I noticed.

Yep, amazingly its still leak free and works extremely well with all the...
Forum: Transmissions May 27th 2011, 15:28
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
I left the spring in and it works fine. Spring...

I left the spring in and it works fine. Spring still works the same when hydr.lines are on. There's just no real pressure on the bearing from the spring. I think thios was done intentionally by Luk....
Forum: Transmissions May 9th 2011, 14:59
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Haha! Good one Sandeep :D :lmao: Good call...

Haha! Good one Sandeep :D :lmao:

Good call on the G50-01. Its very sweet, you won't regret it I'am sure!
Personally I am dubious of the 100mm CV's when you get over 450 hp or so and drag race...
Forum: Transmissions May 9th 2011, 12:33
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
I think you're just sucking up to get a detailed...

I think you're just sucking up to get a detailed answer mate :lmao:

Used the widenend 915 one. Just two holes redrilling, the other two holes were already in the right position. Plus it mounted on...
Forum: Transmissions August 2nd 2009, 13:51
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Welcome 'supercool'! Whats your name and pls...

Welcome 'supercool'!
Whats your name and pls show some pics of your 1303/project!

Maybe next year when the cage is in, I can attach my picture camera to the cage and shoot a 1/4 mile run. That...
Forum: Transmissions May 12th 2009, 15:23
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
The 25-30% is fine with me, especially since...

The 25-30% is fine with me, especially since there is virtually no viable alternative. I was VERY happy just to find this solution :)
Forum: Transmissions May 11th 2009, 18:25
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Thanks Rich, Yeah, it really does. Now I want...

Thanks Rich,
Yeah, it really does.
Now I want to try to solve one little thing that could be improved upon and that is shift throw. The throws are pretty long, just like an original bug shifter,...
Forum: Transmissions April 18th 2009, 14:16
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Yeah, just drop a gear and 'raw ****ing...

Yeah, just drop a gear and 'raw ****ing horsepower' does the rest :D
Forum: Transmissions April 17th 2009, 16:40
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Thanks guys :o The G50 shifts fabulous! Very...

Thanks guys :o

The G50 shifts fabulous! Very light and precise. Its also quite tall geared. The 915/40 I had before ran about 2800 rpm at 100 km/h in 5th. This G50 turns a littel less than 2500...
Forum: Transmissions April 13th 2009, 04:24
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
In the meantime, I also adapted the gear lever to...

In the meantime, I also adapted the gear lever to fit in the place where the 915 shifter was. I could use the same bolt holes!!...
Forum: Transmissions April 13th 2009, 04:15
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Right, a lot has happenend since the last post. ...

Right, a lot has happenend since the last post.
Time for an update!

I got the transmission back together again!...
Forum: Transmissions November 15th 2008, 12:33
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
We did a lot today. A friend helped out machining...

We did a lot today. A friend helped out machining down the bellhousing, nachined the bellhousing a tad bit wider afterwards so a type 4 fits again flawlessly on the bellhousing and shortenend the...
Forum: Transmissions November 14th 2008, 04:34
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Thanks for the feedback Clatter, Rich :) ...

Thanks for the feedback Clatter, Rich :)

Yes, it comes from that box.
Well, I recently read a leaflet from Sachs where they explained the differences in clutch plate style. Was very informative...
Forum: Transmissions November 13th 2008, 17:50
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Not sure anyone is still looking at all these...

Not sure anyone is still looking at all these weird complicated parts, but this is the clutch plate I'll be using:...
Forum: Transmissions November 10th 2008, 04:00
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Ok, further removal of all parts in order to be...

Ok, further removal of all parts in order to be able to machine the housing and main shaft:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w112/fusca03/Chassis/G50removinggearsets003.jpg...
Forum: Transmissions November 6th 2008, 02:52
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Thanks Steve. Well, not sorted all yet, I am...

Thanks Steve. Well, not sorted all yet, I am close, but not there yet wrt the min. height of the hydr. bearing. Your idea of maybe using it as a push type release may just be another good idea of you...
Forum: Transmissions November 5th 2008, 11:12
Replies: 71
Views: 81,872
Posted By Wally
Hi Steve, I will go full VW clutch probably....

Hi Steve,

I will go full VW clutch probably. I found a Luk hydraulic one from a VW/Audi that is lower than the Saab unit, which I also found. The Saab one can be shortenend some and is nicer...
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