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Old February 2nd 2005, 05:27
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5 spd for a 1972 superbeetle

Would like to know what 5 speed transmission I would use to converting my bug from a 4 speed and what do I need besides the transmission. How hard is it to do and what fabing do I need to do.
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Old February 2nd 2005, 05:36
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Either the Berg5 kit on a VW IRS or the Porsche 901 (from an early 911 or 914). There have been posts about the 901 converstion and also check out the tech articles and gallery.

http://www.germanlook.com/Html/Tech/...SpeedTrans.htm
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Old February 2nd 2005, 16:50
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Thanks for the link. Now I going to talk to my friend at german auto repair and see if he still has a couple transmissions I could use.
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Old February 3rd 2005, 05:54
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Or, if you anticipate a really strong engine, the porsche 915 trans

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Old February 5th 2005, 07:18
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I was either going to run a 1776, 2017 scat engine kit or 1.8-2.0 bus motor in the bug in the near future.
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