MUSSBERGER

OK. So I exaggerated a little.

Craig T.

...lol You're probably over on the 997 board saying; "Damn, this 997 shifts like butter, what a nice change from that chashbox 915 meatgrinder.

justinsrx7

My only issue with my 915 is shifting into second. It seems to need a little pause from first to second or it is hard to get into 2nd gear.

lucroberts

My SC has a Wevo on the 915 and it shifts OK on the street, except for the 3rd. Same as Justin, I either pause on neutral or double clutch it to avoid grinding. But on the track it really gets worse as I shift in high revs the 3rd really screams. so I lgive up some track time to shift it smoothly and with finesse (as Ross Bentley writes) .My car has 185K and the gearbox was rebuilt at 135K. My clutch is extremely low too.

Jessterlh

Knew my '82 needed some work on its 915 when I did the PPI, particularly the 1-2 synchro. After I first got it, I was really frustrated by the shifting, had to pause hard between gears and really walk it in, always a struggle to get it back in first. Finally broke down and got it in to the shop, replaced all the synchros, and a bunch of other trans and clutch work. Amazing difference, it was like a different car, now I absolutely love it, even in traffic its works great.

Edward

As all have said, a good 915 w/ healthy synchros & clutch that have all been properly adjusted shifts beautifully. BUT BUT BUT, it will never shift or feel like a modern tranny, "modern" as defined by even a 1989 Accord. A 915 trans is just a different animal, and you've got to understand that from the get-go. So if you're ok with it and no one else will drive it, (or are lucky enough to have a signif other that IS gear-savvy), then you're good to go. The add'l plus is they are lighter and cheaper to fix/rebuild than a G50. You kind of have to have your "915 head" when driving it ...which is cool because you then become part of an elite club who actually knows how to shift this antiquated race car with finesse.

Drive more 911s until you find a fine-shifting 915. Only then should you compare to a G50-clad carrera to determine which suits you better. IMHO anyway

Edward

UserA

Great input everyone. The 915 was on a beat down grey market '85 coupe that was sitting on a lot just before I had a meeting so I gave it a wirl. I will not let it stop me so it looks like my search will now include 915s.

Craig T.

"Include 915s??? I would "limit" my search to 915's.

Edgy01

When the 915 tranny was new and a few years old it was a terrific transmission. I suspect an abusing owner in the past is the reason for your problems. It was one bullet-proof tranny.

kris

How difficult is it to replace these bushings and is there a DIY section somewhere on this ? Tx.

Chris M.

It's not too bad a job. THIS article touches on it but the full write up is in Wayne's 101 Projects book.

kallberg

Still learning, so with a 915 first gear is down at where second is usualy? The g50 is a "standard" ?

Edward

No. The 915 is a "traditional" shift pattern with 1st at upper left, just like a G50. You're probably thinking of the 901, predecessor of the 915.

Edward

kris

Tx Chris.

Jay H

Amen to that!

The only better than a 915 is a 901...!