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1968 bug that needs a 5 speed.
I own a 1968 bug with irs front and swing axles in back. I dont have a irs rear on my bug. Would like to do the 5 speed transmission conversion, but don't know what I can do and use to make it work. Plus I can't afford another pan (irs) due to space where I am at and family. If anyone has any information or point me in the right direction that would be great. The main reason for the 5 speed is I drive the freeway alot and some long distance driving with the kids.
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You can use a freeway flyer or put a 3.88 R/P with a 0.82 4th. in your trans.
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If you can't afford an IRS pan, you can't afford a 5 speed.
The 2 most common 5 speeds to use are the Berg 5 and the Porsche 901 5 speed. By the time you rebuild a Porsche trans ($$$$) and install it with all the extensive fabrication work, you will be into it for at least $2-3K. The Berg 5 can be made with swing axle to bolt into your car, but the cost of the parts alone are near $2k, then you have to get it built. Any upgrades you need will easily push it well over $3k. |
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Well, my friend works at a porsche repair shop and will give me one out of a wreck car he has in back. So, right now just need to know what I can do to make it work.
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You need to spend some time in this forum reading the past topics. The conversion to a 901 5 speed has been covered in depth.
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"Extensive fabrication" is not required, you DO need to convert to IRS but that is possible too and acually more work than the 5 speed.
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