swap early carrera for late one ????

bolt59 · 01-15-2002, 10:08 AM

i currently run a 84 carrera but thinking of changing to a later model G50 etc opinions would be appreciated please

emcon5 · emcon5's Garage

Is there something wrong with your 915 transaxle?

Tom

carrera · 01-15-2002, 11:29 AM

I don't get it.
What kind of an opinion are you looking for?
The only opinion that is important here is your own.
Is this a 915 vs G50 thing or perhaps you feel that an 89 would be newer and as a result better.
If you want a G50 then the answer is obvious, as to one being newer, well they are both old cars. The condition of the car is what would be important.

If you want a G50 then definitely get one as the two cars are radically different in character as a result.
Personally I feel the older a porsche is the more character it has.
As in more "feel" when driving.
Which is why I am considering a 71-73 911 at this time to add to my enjoyment of porsche.

Good Luck!

Ngueldner · 01-15-2002, 08:36 PM

Keep in mind that clutch jobs and rebuilt transaxles are quite a bit more expensive with the G50.

N Gueldner
88 cab

89911 · 01-16-2002, 04:46 AM

Since clutch jobs are generally the same, regardless of transmission type, I would be interested to know how this is much more expensive then, say, a 915? Parts? Labor? Do you have a comparable figure for another transmission? As far as rebuilt transaxles, could you be more specific. I may need one in the upcoming year on my 89 (bad 3rd synchro) and would like to get a few prices. Thanks.

Ngueldner · 01-19-2002, 08:20 AM

Check out the pelican parts page for clutch kits.

77-86 kits are $395
87-89 are $730

Also, my wrench said that the flywheel cannot be machined on the 87-89's which is pricey if you need to replace it. On mine, he was able to just sand the glaze off.

As far as the the tranny, there are tons more 915's out there, so a lot more rebuilt units are available. Most ads in Excellence don't even advertise rebuilt G50's.

915's with exchange are available for $1200-1600. I saw an add for a rebuilt G50 - about $2k w/ exchange.

I personally have not been greatly impressed with the G50 - I have an '82 mazda with 3X the miles that shifts better. For me I think I could be happy with a good 915 and less financial risk.

Also, if you want to change any gearing, I've read there are more options for the 915.

Just my $0.02