Transaxle--anyone?

I have one, Ed, if you want it. It's a '72 vintage. 2nd gear synchro needs replaced. 4.12 R/P. I pulled this from Blackie when I went with a 3.88R/P.

~WB

Ed - All those trans codes have 3.875 R&P some with the rare LSD like from a 181 Thing. You can build WB's up to what you need - get with Shu (Dale) he has a rebuilder contact. 

http://www.midsouthvw.com/Tech...ip_TransaxleCode.htm

p.s. you'll need a front spoiler and rear air dam to keep Bridget right side up with Subbie hp.

As a bit of useless trivia I believe MG folks call the car in Greg's picture "The Flying Shingle".

Ken Miles' iconic machine.

Hello Ed -

  I build tranny's and I'm located on East Coast. I have a single side cover /late tranny that is apart at present. It is a 3:88 R&P - has the late super beetle mainshaft (HD) and can either have a super diff (4 spyder gears) / with HD side cover or stock unit installed when put back together, if you are interested.

 If you want just a tranny core - there are several on Samba for $75.00 -- up.

Let me know if I can be of help.

John

John has built several trannys and motors for me.  I recommend him highly. Everything he's done for me has been first class.  Tom

How about installing a Subaru WRX trans and never have a problem again. I have a kit that allows a Modified wrx 5 speed trans (that I offer to) to go right into a VW pan. Here are a couple of pictures. The whole kit including rebuilt and modified trans is $5300 shipped. We've done a few and once you go 5 speed you never go back.... Plus they are made for the Subi power.....

DANG, Kevin! THAT is a sweet set-up! Hope all is well my friend! 

You've got that right, Jim. Super nice setup. Kevin...do you offer a "complete" setup for a Soob transformation ? In a complete package, I'm thinking of engine/tranny package and necessary cooling system that might be a more or less "universal" bolt in system for the average Speedster.

Jim, Thank you very much....... Have you seen the new brake kits I just came out with?

David,

I can put together a kit Subaru trans kit and a Subaru motor kit with ECU. The cooling system would be close, however with all the different body types (yes not all fiberglass bodies are the same underneath) there would be some final tweaks for the end user to make.

Our Current Subaru trans kit with fully modified and rebuilt 2002 and newer WRX five speed turbo geared trans, with everything need to install it retails for $5200

By the way water cooled engines like to run around 2200 rpms while air cooled trans axles can not be geared properly to do this, and will cause cooling issues. Another good reason to have the correct trans.

Nice hijack, Kev. 

John: I've got a guy in mind to do this build. Got a quote and know his work. But if he flakes out I'll get back to you.

Bill, you've a dialogue from me.

Edsnova,

Was not trying to hyjack the thread, just trying educate and someone asked about what we did.

Nice Kevin, keep up the great work!

Kevin, what modifications, if any, are needed to the VW pan?

As long as you have a VW IRS pan then there is only a couple of holes and clearance of the shift coupler area. You see in the photos above. If you need better photos let me know and I'll get some for you.

COOL....  After looking at this really neat installation, I have to ask if rotation can be reversed. (ala VW tranny)  Just looking at the Subby case says "probably not"....

Leon - NO but a bloke in Australia makes a ring-pinion set that reverses the Subarus 5spd - so you don't have 5 reverse gears.  Assume Kevin's kit is similar.  Australian kit is $1500 USD.

Reverse Cut Subaru Gears

The Subaru Gears kit is only available for the 5 speed, so, if you have an option, choose the 5 speed, not 6 speed, when you are shopping online.