Aussieveedubbers · Type 3 and Karmann Ghias

Does a Kombi gearbox fit a Type 3

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VinoDubber ·

Just wondering if anyone could tell me if a 2L gearbox will fit in a Type 3?

A mate is looking at the option of replacing the stronger 091 2L gearbox with his broken 1600 Type 3?

vlad01 ·

yes but some modifications are needed. I think the selector shaft is higher so it would need to run on top of the tunnel, but I have seen a kit somewhere that places the box on an angle which allows the shaft to run in the stock position.

The engine might sit a bit angled though.

Mounts and brackets need to be fab'd up too. Bit of work but they are great boxes. Oh and you need a ratios to be changed to suit and that gets expensive.

Might be more cost effective and less headache to get a nice standard type 3 (same as type 1) box built.

VinoDubber ·

Thanks. Sounds like standard is the go. What about putting a 2L engine in a Type 3? Other than what you have just told me. Does it bolt straight onto the box or does it need some sort of conversion plate?

L469 ·

2l engines can fit but you need to fab engine mount plus work out how to duct cooling air to the engine
the engines are different in size not just capacity .

bushed ·

bellhousing of std box would need some mods prob flywheel chnge or housing!

vlad01 ·

yep a 200mm kep conversion flywheel and clutch would do it.

in terms of putting a type 4 engine into a type 3 is quite easy.

cross member, flywheel and clutch, exhaust?, air bellow. About it I think?