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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
Andy, from what I have heard is the only transmission that will fit is another 915. The G-50 swap requires MAJOR modifications like cutting out the torsion tubes, and changing the struts to coil overs. The type of money that is crazy to spend on an old 911. Just sell it an buy a car with a 6 speed.
On my El Camino it is easy to swap around transmissions. My Elky came with a worthless Metric 250. It died after 60,000 miles. I replaced that with a Turbo 350 but that is just a 3 speed. About 10 years ago I put in a 2004r with lockup. Now I have 4 real gears and the lockup in 4th is like a 5th. It made a huge difference. I could have put in a 700R4 but that is really for pickups. First gear is a stump pulling gear and pointless for an Elky.
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I did a search on here and found a guy that used a short bell housing for the G50 swap. He only had to modify the body between the seat with some sheet metal to compensate for the larger hump. I am going to out weigh cost over practicality before I do anything and it may come to just the taller 4th and 5th gear, mods to the 915 tranny to get some smoother shifting (new syncros, gate shifters, bearing plate, new bushings and new mounts). Hydraulic clutch modification for more reliability (found some doing with a simple kit) and mods to my 3.0 motor. Then purchase a nice 6 speed to add to the garage. I am still young and have that mid-life crisis purchase to look forward to yet. Plus my fiance wants to get a newer 911 with paddle shifters (she can't drive stick).