Looking for a G50/21 -Sources?
09-28-2005, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Leland Pate
Like my father always said, "If you're gonna do something... ...you may as well spend waay too much money in the process."
I'm dropping my engine this winter to replace the clutch/flywheel/slave cylinder/PS belt/plugs and other misc. bits.
I've damn near got myself convinced to bite the bullet and source a nice G50/21.
I emailed Gert and Harald hoping to find a good example.
Unfortunately Gert is dry at the moment. Harald has a few but needs $3,900 (non-LSD) and $4,400 (LSD) for his 40K mile gearboxes. Shipping is included with those prices.
As much as I want to do this, I've already told HOUSECINC (wife) that I could get one for the $3K-3.5K range. I may have screwed myself there.
Am I completely dreaming or can I still get a nice euro box in this range? I did a search and thought I was in the ballpark with my original estimate.
Also, if I do manage to find one I can afford, how much could I reasonably expect to get for my U.S. G50/20 in good shape? Also, who is usually looking for one of our 993 gearboxes?
If I can recoup some of the cost, I can justify the expense.
Any advise, input, or tips would be appreciated.
Leland
I'm dropping my engine this winter to replace the clutch/flywheel/slave cylinder/PS belt/plugs and other misc. bits.
I've damn near got myself convinced to bite the bullet and source a nice G50/21.
I emailed Gert and Harald hoping to find a good example.
Unfortunately Gert is dry at the moment. Harald has a few but needs $3,900 (non-LSD) and $4,400 (LSD) for his 40K mile gearboxes. Shipping is included with those prices.
As much as I want to do this, I've already told HOUSECINC (wife) that I could get one for the $3K-3.5K range. I may have screwed myself there.
Am I completely dreaming or can I still get a nice euro box in this range? I did a search and thought I was in the ballpark with my original estimate.
Also, if I do manage to find one I can afford, how much could I reasonably expect to get for my U.S. G50/20 in good shape? Also, who is usually looking for one of our 993 gearboxes?
If I can recoup some of the cost, I can justify the expense.
Any advise, input, or tips would be appreciated.
Leland
09-28-2005, 09:51 AM
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This talk about 993 gears prompted me to take a look at all my 993 transmission stuff. After doing an inventory, I see that I have everything to build up a G50/32, that is a 993 RS box. I would do it with a slightly shorter 6th gear, as the stock RS 6th gear seems to be set up for high speed cruising.
Also the trans would have a motorsport LSD, steel sychros, the good RS shift forks, and my own special mods to the detent plate which everyone seems to like.
PM if interested,
Thanks,
Chris Cervelli
Also the trans would have a motorsport LSD, steel sychros, the good RS shift forks, and my own special mods to the detent plate which everyone seems to like.
PM if interested,
Thanks,
Chris Cervelli
09-28-2005, 11:28 AM
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Chris, I am all over that! Sent you a PM. With respect to the g21 and deals gone south here on the renn I would suggest that if you source from Europe you use a known quantity i.e. Harald or Gert. I bought mine from a renner via Harald with RUF LSD, low miles, and ZERO problems. They only made that box through 96 I believe so the qauntity is growing smaller as we all upgrade! 
09-28-2005, 11:22 PM
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Well I PM'ed Chris and liked what I heard.
He has also generously offered to take my good gearbox on a trade (2,500). Damnit, I might just do it!
I may be on my way to having a really sweet car here. (chipped '95 with LWF/Clutch, LPMM's, and a G50/32 gearbox.
She just needs to go on a diet. Only problem is it's hard to break away from those heavy comforts.
He has also generously offered to take my good gearbox on a trade (2,500). Damnit, I might just do it!
I may be on my way to having a really sweet car here. (chipped '95 with LWF/Clutch, LPMM's, and a G50/32 gearbox.
She just needs to go on a diet. Only problem is it's hard to break away from those heavy comforts.
