I found this on the samba and thought it was a great idea for some of you looking to upgrade transmissions.
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And that would be????
If only it were an easy swap....
Ah yes,,,, the "pregnant" moment.... 
Originally Posted by hbkmat:
It was a dramatic pause.
lol
I chuckled
Oh, Ron.....Come-on.....It isn't THAT bad.
A 901 into a beetle pan? It IS a relatively easy swap, IF the pan is an IRS to begin with. You swing-arm folks? Forgetaboudit! (I guess that's what you mean, huh?)
A 915 into that same pan? Not quite so easy, but you need to fabricate three support members instead of one (or two, if you're anal) for a 901.
Mock them up with foam-core board, cut them out of 3/16" or 1/4" steel and weld them up (you bought that welder for something, didn't ya?). 
I have to admit, though, that kit on the Samba looks very well thought out and the part quality looks(at least from the pictures) to be first rate. A little pricey for my frugal budget, but very, very nice Fr someone looking for a bolt-in project.
I am guessing with this kit you are able to use the original shifting rod that connects the shifter to the transmission? It may seem a little pricey but for the quality and how much time you will save should be worth it.
The GermanLook link appears to convert a 914 1070-72 tail shifter to include pinion flip and air breather. Here's the links to install from the SAMBA ad so we still have them once item sells.
- Installation links:
http://www.germanlook.net/foru...howthread.php?t=9153
http://forums.aircooledtechnology.com/showthread.p...-and-Video
http://www.aircooled.net/vw-tr...-5-speed-conversion/
O if you use a 914 box you need to still get the flanges from a 901 box also? I know its a lot easier to start with a 901 box but just curious about how they are different.
Seems some translations issues in GermanLook article. It seems to says 911/912 901 early trans have large flange (hole?) while later 901/914 have small )hole?). Assume that is the center bolt that holds it in the differential? Not sure why the flange has to be changed - couldn't you change the T1 inner (Trans side) CV to one from a 914 (vs matching the Flange to the T1 CV)?