901 Gearbox

[cormac163]

I am going to do a 5 speed conversion in the midst of a subaru conversion. Does the 901 use the Type 1 flywheel as the Subaru uses a modified vw flywheel will it fit.
Also how far or does the 901 box move the engine to the back of the car. If so how much by?
After considering if I should do it or not I have just bought the box AND I dont care too much about the fit I have read that it is a 3cm push back which make no difference as the rear valance will have to be removable and I can shave a bit more off....cant I?
thanks

Cormac

[Daggis]

Yeah, sure you could shave of some more, but do remember that moving weight backwards does hurt the handling of a already rear-heavy beetle..

[cormac163]

I have read that the 901 box is 3cm longer so is that after the original mounts have been removed and the gearbox fitted.
What I can seem to find is a picture of the gearbox cradle with the 901 box in Place.
What i mean is if the gearbox is 3 cm longer will THE CRADLE BE MOVED FURTHER BACK?

[ricola]

By moving the Subaru engine back it may not fit inside the stock body! There is a German kit which has a new slimmer nosecone which would allow everything to fit. They are working on a similar kit for teh 915 too
Rich

[cormac163]

Hi Rich
thanks for the reply. I was talking to Martin Bott after reading about the kits he was making for porsche boxes that was in Ultra VW. I have an older 901 box and he has said that he has a shorter nosecone for these boxes also.
Are you talking about the same guys the website is www.bugat5speed.de.

thanks Cormac.

[ricola]

Yes, I was talking about Martin, I just forgot his web address!
There was quite a good article in Ultra VW showing the installation of a 901 in a bug chassis with his parts.
Rich