G50

[dloudenb]

Please excuse my novice question. Don't all 1987-88 911's have G50 transmissions? I see several postings that list year, model and G50. Looks to me as redundent info.

[wportervt]

Yes, the '87-'89 911's all had the G50 transmission. This is a selling point for these cars, so while it is redundant information, it is appealing to many buyers so it is called out separately to highlight that point.

[MrBonus]

We like to further distinguish ourselves from association with lowly 3.2 915 owners.

[McLovin]

If you've got it, flaunt it!

[G50911]

G50>915 (flame suit on)

[chrisbruck]

I still like to remind my buddies with older 911's that I've got the superior G50 as well.

[GH85Carrera]

Most ads will say 5 speed manual and disc brakes as well.

Those heavy beast G50s are a selling point to those that have never driven a 915 that has not been abused.

[MrBonus]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

Most ads will say 5 speed manual and disc brakes as well.

Those heavy beast G50s are a selling point to those that have never driven a 915 that has not been abused.

I'm sorry; I'm far too busy to spend my time waiting to get into first gear.

[megerian]

Careful people, the 87 and 88 turbo models did not have the G50.

So to be clear, the G50 is on

87-89 non-turbo
89 only for turbo

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by MrBonus

I'm sorry; I'm far too busy to spend my time waiting to get into first gear.

If you are downshifting your G50 into 1st on a roll, expect to need to rebuild it much sooner than average...

[MrBonus]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

If you are downshifting your G50 into 1st on a roll, expect to need to rebuild it much sooner than average...

I prefer downshifting into 1st on a baguette.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by MrBonus

I prefer downshifting into 1st on a baguette.

And seems you like to play the role of batard...

[MrBonus]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

And seems you like to play the role of batard...

My wife tells me I can be a pita.

[HawgRyder]

I like to see the war (sic) between G50 and 915 owners.
It makes me glad that I used a 901...the superior trans!!...LOL.
Bob

[MrBonus]

Originally Posted by HawgRyder

I like to see the war (sic) between G50 and 915 owners.
It makes me glad that I used a 901...the superior trans!!...LOL.
Bob

I actually wanted a 915 car but somehow ended up with a G50. Go figure.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by MrBonus

My wife tells me I can be a pita.

Awesome. You win that round.

[McLovin]

Originally Posted by MrBonus

I actually wanted a 915 car but somehow ended up with a G50. Go figure.

Sometimes even the blind squirrel finds an acorn!

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by wportervt

Yes, the '87-'89 911's all had the G50 transmission. This is a selling point for these cars, so while it is redundant information, it is appealing to many buyers so it is called out separately to highlight that point.

Turbo = 915

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Originally Posted by Matt Monson

If you are downshifting your G50 into 1st on a roll, expect to need to rebuild it much sooner than average...

I'll bet you my double clutch you are wrong!

[darrin]

I thought the pre-89 turbos had 930 4 speed transmissions, that were a lot beefier than the 915 to handle the extra power.

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by darrin

I thought the pre-89 turbos had 930 4 speed transmissions, that were a lot beefier than the 915 to handle the extra power.

I thought the turbo 4 speed was categorized as a 915 but not sure now that I think about it.
If it isn't considered a 915 then what is it? Them German engineers like to give everything a designation and I can't recall a separate one for the turbo trans.