Engine/Tranny swap 986 into 914

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Originally Posted by Paul Ri-Chard

Thanks, I am still weighing my options. I get my garage lift installed in September then I'm ready to begin. I know quite a few people, esp from 914 World have done similar conversions. Do you have a recommendation for book/guide/manual reference ? Certainly the All Porsche Power appeals to me.
Couple questions about your conversion: What mods did you do for the shift linkage ? The difference shifting my 914 and Boxster is well... like the difference between the moon and sun. That was one of the considerations. I know there are shift kits but a bit expensive. Did you add AC to your ride and how much did it cost? I see stand alone systems easily costing >$1500 in parts alone. Trying to be smart about the economics too... "financial planning" along with the design planning.

914world is where I got smart on my conversion great bunch of guys over there. Many people say you have to modify ( bend ) the shift rod when installing a six but for whatever reason I did not have to do that. To my knowledge the shift rod had never been altered and it fit fine and shifted great. It also is based on what type of exhaust you are running. I was running headers with no heat exchanger tin so more room. A great 901 transmission is still an old piece and will never compare to modern transmissions. Dr. Evil on 914 world is a great resource for 901 transmission parts and rebuilds. No I did not add AC to my car but was thinking about it. Go to any hot rod forum or just do a search for under dash hot rod AC systems. All modern and pretty much self contained just find one that physically fits under the dash. I purchased ( and still have ) a Porsche 993 fender condensor, my plan was going to be to install it in the space in front of the rear passenger side tire and have a fan on it. That would have kept the AC lines relatively short as they would go from the compressor to the condensor and then to the under dash unit. Because my car didn't have heat I was going to run the rubber AC lines in the passenger side heat duct tube in the rocker. Good luck with your project.