I want to know if all the transmissions in the 911s models were 5 speeds, and if they came with 4 speeds how can you tell the 4 speeds form the 5 speeds?..
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I want to know if all the transmissions in the 911s models were 5 speeds, and if they came with 4 speeds how can you tell the 4 speeds form the 5 speeds?..
Not to be too flippant...but when you drive the car, the standard 4 speed has 4 forward speeds, and the optional 5 speed has five. The vast majority of early cars came with the "optional" 5 speed. If the car has it's original shift knob, a quick glance tells all.
I just saw the eng/tranny Ian is talking about, theres no way to tell! Ive never seen so much rust on a bumper! The shifter is a black nob without a shift pattern.
transmission serial numbers are 901 301 101 0R
the transmission also has a date on it 12/66
Ant information would be greatly appreciated..
The numbers you have given are casting numbers, not the transaxle Type #, which is the key to identifying it. Look on the bottom for some stamped numbers (not cast-in raised characters). You should find a "902/0" for a USA 4-speed, or a "902/1" for a 5-speed Type # on a '66 911.
BTW, if it was built 12/66, it is a '67 model year car. I don't think there were any Targas built before the '67 MY, were there? The VIN you quoted in the "Parts For Sale" forum of "500139" would be correct for a 1967 Targa, but unless it has an "S" appended to the serial # (e.g. "500139S"), it is just a 911. The "S" would have a Type #901/02 5-speed trans. as standard equipment.
TT
Thank you tom!!! That's exactly what i needed to know!!!!
The vin tag located under the front hood says this:
Heizeinrichtung Typ 911 -------S 66 Does this mean anything??
Your response tom would be greatly appreciated..
the bumper sounds like it has R(ust)Gruppe posibilities. sorry could not pass that up.
get in the car and shift it around. 6 slots would get my vote for a 5 speed.
I found the markings tom was reffering to, My trans is the 901/02 911s 5 speed,THANKS ALL....
That is the tag located on the front crossmember? Here's mine from my '67S:Quote:
Originally posted by IAN VILLEZA
The vin tag located under the front hood says this:
Heizeinrichtung Typ 911 -------S 66 Does this mean anything??
http://members.rennlist.com/tweedt/vinplate.jpg
The Type# on the left is the one that has the "S" that counts. The "S" after the squiggle and before the "66" on the right I have seen on many non-S models, and it may stand for "Stuttgart" for all I know.
Glad you figured out the tranny puzzle.
TT