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markk · 07-25-2005, 08:26 AM

Q: Can I use existing tranny / gearbox
A: No

Is wrong !!!

You have to use the existing tranny / gearbox. Engines of 996/986 spin the same side. The difference is in the gearbox. A boxster gearbox has an extra set of wheels to reverse the direction. So the correct answer is : YES YOU HAVE TO USE a Boxster tranny, a 996 tranny won't work (unless you like 1 forward gear and 6 reverse gears ;-)

Mark.

07-25-2005, 08:26 AM	#8
markk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 140	Wrong Q: Can I use existing tranny / gearbox A: No Is wrong !!! You have to use the existing tranny / gearbox. Engines of 996/986 spin the same side. The difference is in the gearbox. A boxster gearbox has an extra set of wheels to reverse the direction. So the correct answer is : YES YOU HAVE TO USE a Boxster tranny, a 996 tranny won't work (unless you like 1 forward gear and 6 reverse gears ;-) Mark.