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twurlurmind · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2

I used to have a1978 924 with a vw 5 speed transmission.The guy I purchased it from said some european cars have compatible parts.My question is have any of you porsche 924 owners done this particular tranny swap?.IF you have any information about this tranny swap please post. Id like it to be very detailed with information What years of vw rabbit tranny's fit on what years of porsche.Thanks's in advance

gohim · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 4459 Location: Rialto, CA

The Seller who told you your 78 924 had a VW tranny in it was pulling your leg, or uniformed. The 78 924 would have come with a 4-speed transmission originally designed by Audi, and redesigned to work in the 924. There was a 5-speed version of this transmission that was made available in the 924 starting in 1980. In 1979 there was an optional 5-speed transmission with Porsche origins that was offered for 924s.

Undoubtedly if you car was converted to a 5-speed, he was referring to installing the Audi based 5-speed in your 1978 car (which is an easy conversion).

The front wheel drive tranny from a Rabbit is not installable in a rear wheel drive 924.

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2745 Location: Sydney, Australia

click the 924 Technical Section link at the top of the page and then the Transaxle link.
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1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)

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twurlurmind · Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2

I feel like I should have known better.It so obvious because the rabbit is front wheel drive. well thanks guys.