custom shifter

[JiI]

Hi guys,
Much more of a lurker than a poster but I do have a quick question. I have a 915 going in a kit car and will be hooking up the shifter soon. A lot of people have said,"You have to use the stock shifter or an aftermarket Wevo etc..." Well, neither are in my budget (i.e. part-time teacher's salary ) but I do have a Jamar dune buggy shifter that I ripped the reverse lockout out of. I measured the throw of the shifter and the amount of movement in the shift rod and I'll have plenty of movement with a slight mod to the box for 5th. (Dimple the box out .125"). Why would I need the actual shifter if everything else will line up? I plan on putting a gate over the top so it goes into the gear I want. Don't need to slam 3rd when wanting 5th! I'm trying to keep it all simple. The chassis is a tube frame so space isn't a problem. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Jeff

[911pcars]

Originally Posted by JiI

Hi guys,
Much more of a lurker than a poster but I do have a quick question. I have a 915 going in a kit car and will be hooking up the shifter soon. A lot of people have said,"You have to use the stock shifter or an aftermarket Wevo etc..." Well, neither are in my budget (i.e. part-time teacher's salary ) but I do have a Jamar dune buggy shifter that I ripped the reverse lockout out of. I measured the throw of the shifter and the amount of movement in the shift rod and I'll have plenty of movement with a slight mod to the box for 5th. (Dimple the box out .125"). Why would I need the actual shifter if everything else will line up? I plan on putting a gate over the top so it goes into the gear I want. Don't need to slam 3rd when wanting 5th! I'm trying to keep it all simple. The chassis is a tube frame so space isn't a problem. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Jeff

Sounds doable since the shifter is merely a lever (all detents in the gearbox). However, use a shifter that defines the gear position (i.e. spring-loaded feature). You will realize this when you attempt that first downshift from 5th to 4nd and instead select 2nd. Engine goes "ouch".

Pre-owned 915 shift housing assemblies can be found for a reasonable price. You'll need the shift tube and coupler too, then modify the length of the shift tube to suit your kit car dimensions.

Sherwood

[JiI]

Originally Posted by 911pcars

Sounds doable since the shifter is merely a lever (all detents in the gearbox). However, use a shifter that defines the gear position (i.e. spring-loaded feature). You will realize this when you attempt that first downshift from 5th to 4nd and instead select 2nd. Engine goes "ouch".

Pre-owned 915 shift housing assemblies can be found for a reasonable price. You'll need the shift tube and coupler too, then modify the length of the shift tube to suit your kit car dimensions.

Sherwood

That's why I'm putting a gated shifter plate over the lever so it goes where it is supposed to.
Attached is a pic of where the 915 sits right now.
Reasonable price varies from person to person. I know a few weekend racers who think $1,000 is pocket change. To me, pocket change is anything under a dollar...
Jeff

[scotricker]

I think we need more pictures of your project car. It looks cool, whatever it is!

[Vin-barrett]

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Where are you in IL? I'm updating my 73 915 shifter to an 86, and driving from MA to MN next week, stopping in Chicago on the 25th-26th. If you can meet me there, I can give it to you then. do you need the bar and coupler too? can bring those as well. LMK.

[JiI]

Originally Posted by Vin-barrett

Yep, building a replica of the Coyote!
Jeff

[JiI]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

Where are you in IL? I'm updating my 73 915 shifter to an 86, and driving from MA to MN next week, stopping in Chicago on the 25th-26th. If you can meet me there, I can give it to you then. do you need the bar and coupler too? can bring those as well. LMK.

Just sent you a PM.
Jeff

[JiI]

Originally Posted by scotricker

I think we need more pictures of your project car. It looks cool, whatever it is!

Thanks! Been working on it for about 3 years now. I have around 1,000 hours in AutoCAD alone designing the chassis and suspension. The car is actually a Manta Montage and was a basketcase when I got it. It was on a VW chassis but about all that is left of that is the front floor pans, rear tranny tunnel (VIN #s), rear trailing arms and a custom rear torsion section. I designed my own a-arm front suspension, 24" lower a-arms! The rear torsion was cut off and an aftermarket unit was cut in half, sectioned, spread 9" and raised 2". The 915 is being hooked up to a 2006 Subaru EJ25 engine with only 600 miles on it! I'll be running dual exhaust from a Vette and wiring from Outfront Motors.
The tires are 265/50/15 on 10" front and 295/50/15 on 12" rears. The body still needs A LOT of work and customizing, but I'll be up to my neck in welding slag and fiberglass this summer!
I should set up a photobucket so everyone can see the stuff I'm doing.
Gotta go out a plant a new money tree. The last one died and was used for compost...


It will look like this when it is done!


Yep, I've got alot of work to do!
Jeff