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Originally Posted by Gordo2
Who did your trans / synchro replacement - was the 1-2 shift sleeve replaced along with the synchro hubs & rings (i.e. all 1-2 synchro components or partial)?
Gordo
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A friend of mine who works on Porsches. He has a '72 with a first year 915. I helped him rebuild it (he blew 3rd gear on it years ago) and we put in some updates and the Wevo kit. It shifted pretty well even with a factory shifter from what I recall.
My car has a rebuilt tranny to begin with, it was replaced about 10-12 years ago by a local shop. Found it in records. I only put in the OEM synchros because it was a sub job of rebuilding the engine. We did check the other parts and they looked good so I didn't put anything else in aside from the Wevo kit.
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Originally Posted by Trackrash
I have a warmed up '67 Bug, in which I have a built (by me) heavy duty custom trans. I also have a modded, by me, 915 in my 911. The only thing the VW box can do that the 915 can't is to speed shift from first to second gear. In normal driving not a world of difference.
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Yes it can! And yes, there is a world of difference, especially if driving in the city. That speed shifting is pretty important to me as all my other cars can do it with ease but on the 911 it's a major chore. I don't understand what Porsche was thinking when they designed this godawful second gear.