JPS

I have a regeared trans in my cab. Assuming I found a coupe that didn't have the regearing, would it be cheaper to take both cars to the wrench to have the trannies swapped, then sell the cab with the std trans, or just sell the cab as is and regear the trans on the coupe?

Mike J

Swap.

race911

Sure it makes sense to swap. If the gearing is right for where you run. I'm sure you've got a feel for where it is now, but in a more dedicated car.......maybe things change. As I said in the other thread, what's great for Sears and Thunderhill is abysmal for Laguna. I'm no quicker with the much modified 993 than I was with the RSA near totally stock racer. Always in a "2nd is too short, 3rd is too tall" situation. And I dare not buzz the 3.8 versus beating the hell out of a stock 3.6.

race911

Uh.........why did I mention 2-3? Brain dead tonight. Meant 3rd too short, 4th too tall.

matt777

Swap them without a doubt.

ofd

Swap. Just did this swap in the spring under $1000.00
A rebuild and shorter gears, steel syncros bearings etc... > $5000.00

Just wondering if you were at the Glen in June, was a guy there that could really move in a 993 cab

Cheers,
Geoff

JPS

With Zone 1 DE?

?? Guessing much DIY at that price?

I don't have the luxury of being that exacting...I run where I go, run what I brung. The current setup is closer ratio that stock, which makes it generally more useful and more fun. Is it perfect at every event? Probably not, but since it is a "given" for me, I don't stress about it. Much like I know I give up time by not being on Hoosiers, but I must drive to/from the track on the same tires.

JM993

Let's put it this way.......You may recall that I was second in line behind you to buy your cab. The only reason I wanted it was to swap the transmission in my coupe.

JPS

^^Ah...that was you. I do really love the cab. Tom did some really nice mods that aren't over the top but give it some extra fun per mile, as well as making it more aesthetically pleasing to my taste. I'm HATING the thought of getting out of a cab (had a 993 cab since 2002), and now especially this one. The tranny is one of the things that I'd hate to see go. Looks like I'll be keeping it.

ofd

Yes, it was the Zone 1 event from June 17-19. Was my first time at the Glen, nice track.
Along with passing me on the track, you also pasted me on the way home while towing
As far as a DIY tranny swap for a grand, no DIY except for handing over my visa. It's not a big job,
swapped one out and added the RS clutch/flywheel to the new re geared box and they put it in.
Gave them cash, that easy

Cheers,
Geoff

JM993

Good call.

Perhaps a cheapo Boxster (in addition to a 993 coupe) could satisfy your cab needs.

Cheers,
Joe

JPS

Living in Manhattan precludes my owning two cars.