swapping my sportomatic for a 915 tranny, help?

I am switching from a sportomatic tranny to a regular 915 5spd. that I have bought anyone done this that can give some pointers?

I did this conversion a few years back when I was working as a mechanic. It was on a 1970 T also. It is possible.
You will need a transmission (of course), flywheel, all the clutch components, including the cable, actuation levers and
springs, and a new pedal assembly in the footwell with a different brake pedal and a clutch pedal. The tubing for
the clutch cable is there on all cars. You will also need shift linkage (ie a new stick and linkage). And, if I can
remember right, I had to move the linkage for the accelerator. I could be wrong though. You also will need to make
a few vacuum line alterations as (again if I remember right) the Sportmatic trans. has a huge vacuum bell on it
which is how it works. This needs to be plugged off, etc. Unfortunately I dont recall the cost, but labor was a good
bit of it. If you are doing it yourself, I would say it may not be too bad. I would get all used parts (except for
clutch, clutch cable and helper springs), and consider rebuilding the trans before installation so that you dont have
to worry about taking it out later. I do remember that it worked very well once it was done. I can, however, give
you some places that can get the parts and prices for you:

Carquip (CO): www.carquip.com Highly Recommended, Ask for Roger.
Parts Heaven (CA): www.partsheaven.com
20th St. Auto (AZ): www.20thstreetauto.com

Best of luck!



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Nick Shumaker
1982 911SC Coupe

[This message has been edited by Nickshu (edited 12-30-2000).]

what about the oil system for the sportomatic. there seems to be some kind of oil pump coming from the left cam housing. Does this just need plugged or does it remain.