964 G50 vs 3.2 G50

[nine11speedster]

hi everyone.

I was wondering if there is any technical difference between a 964 G50 and a 3.2 Carrera G50?

Are they interchangable? I have driven both and felt that the 964 G50 has a shorter shift travel, is that right?

Thanks
Carson

[nine11speedster]

Anyone?

[johnsjmc]

I think the trans is the same. The shift linkage was improved in the 964 compared to the earlier car, which would explain the shift feel. There was also a clutch release mechanism redesign around 1990 and the flywheel was also redesigned to a heavier dual mass unit also around 1990

[Matt Monson]

According to the marketing the 964 was something like 80% new. Completely different chassis, suspension, brakes, and engine on the 964.

To your more direct question, one thing largely unchanged was the gearbox design. However, the 964 end cover was lengthened and the mounting was changed. The feel of the two gearboxes would be different due to those differences, and the rest of the shift assembly as it mounts in the newer chassis. While the internal function of the gearbox was basically unchanged, what did change was the linkages themselves and how and where they mount in the car. I would expect them to feel similar but not identical.

Furthermore, you could have driven a car with the factory optional short shifter. That would make a dramatic difference in feel.