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915 Gate Shift Kit
For Porsche 911
with 915, 5-speed gearbox
(1972-1986)
(for 901 gearbox,
go here)
If you have a
911, you know the factory gear shift mechanism
lacks a certain amount of preciseness and feedback.
In fact, shifting the 915 gearbox usually requires
deliberate movement and practice to avoid hazardous
shifts to the wrong gear; a shift from 5th to 4th
gear can result in 2nd gear being selected, and a
shift from 4th to 3rd sometimes results in 1st gear
(ouch!). A missed shift often results in severe
engine damage.
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915
shift pattern:
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1-3-5
2-4-R
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The factory shifter assembly contains a
spring-loaded mechanism to help identify 5th and
reverse geas. However, no such feature identifies
the other gears. Installing the Gate Shift Kit
provides an added spring mechanism to define 1st
and 2nd gears (basically mirroring the action of
5th/Rev.) and uses 3rd and 4th gears as the default
shift plane. In addition, the Gate Shift Kit
provides "gates" on the top carrier plate for 1st
and 2nd gears to mirror the existing gates for 5th
and Reverse.
These "gates" relieve spring tension (while in gear
) on the shift mechanism inside the gearbox
housing. This is a feature other (and more
expensive) kits don't address. The Gate Shift Kit
parts include high quality, anodized aircraft grade
aluminum and chrome vanadium steel components.
Fasteners and hardware are stainless steel for
corrosion resistance.
Experience the
difference with a Gate Shift kit installed on the
factory shifter. No more blown shifts. DIY
installation takes about an hour and it works with
all factory 915 shift housings ('73-'86). Note:
'72 cars require an upgrade to a '73-'86 shift
housing.
The Gate Shift
kit is also compatible with the Factory Short
Shifter (M241) upgrade as well as other aftermarket
short shift kits.
$149.95
(Order)
The Gate Shift
kit is complete and includes full installation
instructions and our 30-day money-back policy - of
course.
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Are you
thinking, "why do I need one?"
This
is what the Gate Shift kit helps
prevent.
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A. Neutral
position. The Gate Shift spring tension allows
shift lever to default in the 3-4 shift
plane.
B. Spring
tension provides feedback for the shift to 1st
gear. Tabs on the Gate Shift carrier plate
(mirroring 5th/Rev.tabs) relieve spring tension
while in 1st .....
C. .... and
2nd gear.
By merely pushing the shift lever forward, spring
tension moves the shift lever into the 3-4 gear
shift plane (see figure A) thus avoiding a
mis-shift into 1st gear.
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