6-speed gearbox for 400hp 944

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11-18-2017, 11:16 PM

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Is the Passat transmission an LSD as well as being a 6 speed?

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11-21-2017, 06:34 PM

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Is the Passat transmission an LSD as well as being a 6 speed?

Good question! Not sure if there was a performance oriented version with an LSD...

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11-22-2017, 04:20 AM

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I have no idea about that, perhaps the Audi lsd bolts on since the "same" gearbox is used on some Audis as well.

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11-22-2017, 05:00 AM

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I have no idea about that, perhaps the Audi lsd bolts on since the "same" gearbox is used on some Audis as well.

Needs a Quaife unit, and then it`s good to go.

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11-22-2017, 03:13 PM

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You might also consider using cables instead of a linkage. Lighter, goes around corners easily and eliminates the "Rube Goldberg" and affiliated expenses. Just a thought. Or, perhaps a combination of the two. just sayin'..

I have thought this for many years, the 987 boxster transmission input shaft is laid out exactly like the 944. It shouldnt be to hard to make some thing similar.

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11-30-2017, 02:05 AM

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We ran our various motors through the 968 6 speed box. All of them had North of 500whp and thus far no issue with the transmission. Take that for what it's worth. Didn't see a lot of high mileage and NO hard launches.
Only mods were some improved oiling, oil cooling and a billet side plate for the gearbox. All the internals are stock.

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12-01-2017, 12:21 AM

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Running the 6 speed box with tall gears....

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12-02-2017, 10:21 PM

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You would have to hack up the gearbox housing to use such a linkage...perhaps for some applications that would be ok.
Maybe I can break up the kit and not include the linkage.

morghen, check the 3 pdfs at the bottom of this page link,

http://www.sqsracing.com/produkt/354...di-quattro-01e

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