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Old October 29th 2003, 03:31
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Porcshe 901 or 915 ?

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to get some input on the pros and cons of going with the 901 vs. 915 transmission to be matched up with a type IV. Performance limitations, reliablity, installation concerns...etc,etc...

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Old October 29th 2003, 10:14
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901 is an Easier install then the 915. Dont have to cut away as much.

But the 915 has a better shift pattern like most new cars (not dogleg like 901) and can handle more horsrepower then the 901.

The 901 was also used in the 914 with the gears switched around for the mid engine application so it is definitely setup to work with a type 4 engine.

The 915 was only used with the Porsche 6 cylinder so the stock gearing may not be as suitable to the T4 as the 901 gearing.
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Old November 6th 2003, 01:15
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The guys at the local Porsche repair shop were telling me that the 915 can easily take 400hp's, also they mentioned that the 901 doesn't like drag launches and can bend the input shaft doing that. I'm not gunna be running 400hp's any time soon and I'm not building my ride for drag racing so the 901 will work fine for me.

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