They are all good solutions. Which is the appropriate is up to the builder. Like Merlin said, pick your poison.

Your build is epic, Merlin.
But that's also far beyond the skill set of most DIYers, and lots of shops just don't want to take on a job like that.

Coil-overs are good, but not in the plan for all builds.

Shortening the transmission makes it nearly a bolt-in conversion, something a DIYer can tackle if he's comfortable with dropping the engine himself.

Short G50 clutch = off the shelf parts, usually no mods required (if so, we're talking a millimeter or two of clearance, work you can do with a hand file)

G50 torsion bars are shorter, yes.

Someone asked in a PM If you can clearance the center of the original torsion bar housing. Yes, you probably can, but be aware it is made of several layers of thick, strong steel. Trying to dent it for a millimeter or two of clearance requires a BFH! I don't see why it couldn't be cut & reinforced.

Thanks for the kind words... http://stuntride.com/vbstunt/images/smilies/cheers.gif


I don't think you can smash it in. If I remember correctly, it's solid in the center with the exception of the splines.

And heavy...


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Many nice options here. Whatever you choose, the transformation to the car is a blast.

I choose to shorten the bellhousing/axel. It was a big learning curve. However I got really great help from people at this board to make it possible.
Cred to you all for sharing information.
I have done many engine rebuilds, but never had to open a transmission before this job.

Now I am not afraid of opening a transmission anymore :-) So I had a great learning curve doing the shortening route.

This winter I will rebuild and upgrade a 3.2 for a 914 and a 901 transmission :-)

Learning by doing is great fun :-)

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