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Originally posted by John 9:14
Funny someone should mention putting a 4.3 V6 in a 914 or 911. I have an '89 GMC Jimmy 4x4 with a 4.3 that runs great. I just take it off road and beat the crap out of it occasionally. Its got balls for certain, not sure on how many horses it has though. I have been thinking more and more about trying to jam it in my '73 914. It would be a huge improvement over the 1.7 dog. What kinda tranny would I use, would a 901 be compatible? I wouldnt think it would.
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Kennedy Engineered Products, Palmdale CA....they make a conversion flywheel and adapter that can be sued with the 901 trans.
The 901 is weak at the first gear and fifth is too low...the engine tachs/revs to high at freeway speeds. So most people will lock out first and get a higher fifth gear.
You can DIY or see Renegade for a gear set kit or have them do it for ya....some people have used a 930 trans...but that requires mods too.
The 930 (turbo) trans is a four speed and had TALL gears and is more suited stock wise for the V8....BUT, still needs to be moded as the trnas turns the wrong way.....
YMMV