3.0 engine with 930 transmission

[User-C3]

Wondering if anyone has any experience running a stock 3.0 engine with a 930 4 speed transmission? My concern is the difference in gearing and if the taller gears on the 930 will make it a dog to drive. The car came with the transmission and no engine when I purchased it so its already there. Was going to go LS which would of made the trans perfect, but recently picked up a 3.0.
Anyone's experience or knowledgeable input would be appreciated.

[aschen]

Yes the gears will seem VERY long I think

[bkreigsr]

FWIW, the top two gears in the 930 trans are actually overdrives - so, you will be searching the rev range to get torque when you want it.
Bill K

[T77911S]

you would hate it.
put it this way, I can do 60-65 in 1st.

[-Levi-]

what about on a motor like a 3.6 from a 993? would the extra power make it more manageable?

[User-C3]

This has been my thought exactly. The lack of power and torque will just not be enough for the gearing of the 930 trans.
I would imagine a 3.6 would do just fine with it.

[Matt Monson]

Just sell the gearbox. You should get enough for it to buy a decent 915.

[911tracker85]

what year 930 tranny?

[User-C3]

my 930 trans is an 87

[carsinc]

I would buy the 930 Trans out right or work a deal for a SC box that is rebuilt.
You are located where?
I am in NJ

[User-C3]

Im in detroit. I would be interested in selling it outright.

[Matt Monson]

87 is a long bell housing that should be solid mount holes. That means that it can be shortened. These are among the most desireable and easy to sell.

[User-C3]

87 is a long bell housing that should be solid mount holes. That means that it can be shortened. These are among the most desireable and easy to sell.

I just did a quick search and its only $600 to have the bellhousing and input shaft shortened from California Motorsports. That's pretty reasonable. I knew the short bellhousing 930 transmissions are the most desirable and expensive, but I didnt know I had one that was this easily converted.
Thanks for the info.

[Diggem]

I PM'd you about your 930 trans. Let me know and thanks.

[User-C3]

Whats a reasonable value of this transmission?

[RarlyL8]

I've got a 915 built with WEVO gear. Shoot me an email if you are considering a trade.

[bpu699]

An ls conversion would be fun... Go for it...

Sourcing a proper motor and trans will financially drain you...

[Reddy Kilowatt]

Originally Posted by User-C3

This has been my thought exactly. The lack of power and torque will just not be enough for the gearing of the 930 trans.
I would imagine a 3.6 would do just fine with it.

I always thought the 3.6/G50 combo in the 993 really needed a little tighter spread 1-4. I don't see putting a 3.6 in with that 930 box as a recipe for fun.

So, this is gonna be an 87 turbo body w/ a 3.0 and 915 (maybe) box? Hmmmm. None of this is really adding up, in my opinion.

[User-C3]

I always thought the 3.6/G50 combo in the 993 really needed a little tighter spread 1-4. I don't see putting a 3.6 in with that 930 box as a recipe for fun.

So, this is gonna be an 87 turbo body w/ a 3.0 and 915 (maybe) box? Hmmmm. None of this is really adding up, in my opinion.

I never said anything about a 87 turbo body car. Its a 78sc that came with an LS adapter plate, engine cradle, and 930 transmission.

An ls conversion would be fun... Go for it...

Sourcing a proper motor and trans will financially drain you...

I recently found a rebuilt 82 3.0 engine and wanting to just keep it more original and porsche. I already have a turbo Ls1 car, dont really need another one and want to keep the value there for this car as more original with some simple tasteful updates.

I've got a 915 built with WEVO gear. Shoot me an email if you are considering a trade.

what kind of value would you put on that transmission? Not sure I would want to do a straight trade.

[Reddy Kilowatt]

Sorry, bad assumption. The transmission threw me off. 3.0 and 915 sounds good to me!