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posted on April 14th, 2003 at 11:23 AM
Type 3 box + L bug

Can I easily fit a Type 3 automatic gearbox into my L bug??????



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posted on April 14th, 2003 at 12:49 PM


no. The main problem is the auto's are very wide at the bottom, and don't fit between the chassis/frame horns. It would take a huge amount of effect and engineering approval to get an auto gearbox in any beetle.

IRS type 3's don't have frame horns and therefore don't have a problem.



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