I don't need any reccomendations on what year Beetle or engine to get. I know what I want. A '73 Superbeetle Coupe with a TIV 2270cc engine, courtesy of Aircooled Technology.
What I would like to know is the transmission. The above mentioned engine has roughly 200 HP and 200 lb-ft. of torque. This is a bit much for the stock 4-speed, and besides, it doesn't have a high enough top speed. Is the rumor that VW makes "performance" transmissions a hoax? Does anyone know a source for those?
Another thought I had was to use a 914 Transmission. 5-speed, German built, (muhaha...) My friend complains that they have too low of a top speed. I think it has a top speed of around 120-130 MPH, correct? I don't think that's too slow
Anyway, how much is a 914 transaxle going to cost, and what modifications are neccesary to connect it to a TIV in a Beetle?
(-:Stephonovich
What I would like to know is the transmission. The above mentioned engine has roughly 200 HP and 200 lb-ft. of torque. This is a bit much for the stock 4-speed, and besides, it doesn't have a high enough top speed. Is the rumor that VW makes "performance" transmissions a hoax? Does anyone know a source for those?
Another thought I had was to use a 914 Transmission. 5-speed, German built, (muhaha...) My friend complains that they have too low of a top speed. I think it has a top speed of around 120-130 MPH, correct? I don't think that's too slow
(-:Stephonovich