The 914 trans is basically an early 911 (901) box with the ring gear flopped 
and a different shift mechanism. Both tail and side shift have a single side 
cover. The 914 version of the 901 trans is actually the "red-headed 
step-child" as the ring gear is installed on the solid cover side (wrong 
place for ease of service!).

So converting a 914 trans to a 911 configuration will make the tranny more 
like the good doctor (Porsche) intended!

This said, I would recommend finding a 901 nose (early 911) to allow it to be 
adapted to a type 3. The 914 shifter (early tail or late side) would be a 
bear to adapt. The early 911 nose will be a  bolt on (actually bolt in, as 
complete trans disassembly will be required for both this and the ring flop) 
with an adaptable (more VW-like) shift rod arrangement. Note that flopping 
the ring gear not only requires complete disassembly of the tranny, it also 
requires special tools to check end play when finished.

Also note that these trannies require longer (axially) flywheels to engage 
the starter teeth. This means a 914 flywheel (and type 4 motor) or shaving 
the bell-housing if you go with a type 1 motor and flywheel.

So if you can fabricate mounts to get it in, your best bet is to find an 
early 911 tranny to start with and go from there. The next bet is get a 911 
nose and build a copy of the 911 box to install. The most difficult choice 
would be to just flop the ring gear and try to adapt a 914 shift mechanism to 
the type 3.

As for the spendy tranny rebuilds, you can do it yourself for 
about $100-200 if you only replace syncros. Just have to remember to keep all 
the parts (shims, etc.) in the same place so you don't have to re-set the R&P 
play.

I never knew how easy it was until a friend of mine (who had never even 
rebuilt an engine) did it and told me how easy it was. After that I just 
start putting new syncros in boxes before the gears/bearings were trashed.

	Mike
	JonesVWs@aol.com