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fish62570 · Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Burnsville,MN

I am looking on to my next upgrade and that would be to have a 5-speed transmission installed in a 78' 924 NA. I currently have the 4 speed and due to highway driving I would love to have the extra gear. What transmission would be available ,with the easiest install in mind? I will be replacing engine gaskets over the next few months(winter is coming). I would prefer to keep the car out of the salt in Minnesota's winter months. Also, due to the bad gaskets, is there anything else I might consider checking/replacing while the engine is being looked at?

Thoughts please..........
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endwrench · Joined: 07 Dec 2002 Posts: 1631 Location: Victor, Montana

Your easiest option would be a 81 or 82 924 NA 5speed. This would pretty much bolt up with just a shift linkage change. The 82 turbo unit or a 944 trans will work also but you need to change out the torque tube and clutch disc.

Todd
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fish62570 · Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Burnsville,MN

thanks Todd for the quick response. With the availibility to keep costs down, would you happen to know what other Audi/VW cars might have this same transmission? If any.
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