Baywindow drivetrain in a Split?

SplitCamper · Post by **SplitCamper** » Sat May 11, 2002 10:17 pm

I noticed a few posts about bug trans, into early bus. But would a bay tranny install easier. What would it take?

type2guy · Post by **type2guy** » Mon May 13, 2002 6:08 am

much more work to install. It can be done...just like anything else...but lots of work. The bug goes right in.

I'm gonna do the baywindow IRS setup with a bug IRS tranny. Should work good. I had considered the T4 tranny, but finally figured that the weight of the early bus is much less than a baywindow. So the smaller T1 tranny is plenty good. And with it being easier to install (bolt-on) I went ahead and decided to go that route.

Pillow · Post by **Pillow** » Mon May 13, 2002 10:10 am

OMG!!! Rex you gave up the bay tranny idea!

I have to agree the T1 box should be fine for our needs

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Adrian Pillow
'66 VW Westfalia - "Biscuit"
'67 VW Deluxe Westfakia - "Dino"
'79 Porsche 911 SC - "Cochese"

SplitCamper · Post by **SplitCamper** » Mon May 13, 2002 12:18 pm

I was hoping to use the type 4 engine without having to adapt the flywheel to a type 1 tranny. So I have to weigh which option will be more work.
thanks

ViolentBlue · Post by **ViolentBlue** » Mon May 13, 2002 3:36 pm

type4 flywheel will work with a type1 tranny very easy, just need to have a pilot shaft bearing pressed into the type4 flywheel then you should be able to use a type1 clutch disk, and a 12v starter.

been done many times.

I have a type4 engine in my beetle, except I used a 911 tranny and 914 flywheel.

type2guy · Post by **type2guy** » Mon May 13, 2002 11:51 pm

Yep, sure did. Got convinced the T1 tranny was strong enough. I guess the true test will be when I put it all together and give it the real world test.

Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Tue May 14, 2002 12:25 pm

only the 210mm and 215mm T-4 will clear in the T-1 trans. Then use the 1800cc bus pressure plate . Good luck. Bob Ingman