Washburn's Solid Transmission Mid Mount | VW Type 1, 2 & 3 | Weld-In, Straight or Curved Base
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- Vendor Washburn's Metal
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Fits
- All Years|VW|Beetle
- All Years|VW|Bus
- All Years|VW|Type 3
Not sure it fits? Call the shop: (657) 438-7002.
Washburn's Solid Weld-In Transmission Mid Mount — VW Type 1, 2 & 3
Eliminate transmission flex and drivetrain slop with a solid weld-in mid mount for your classic Volkswagen. Where the factory rubber mount allows the transaxle to shift under load — costing you crisp shifts and putting stress on your linkage — this solid mount locks the transmission firmly to the chassis for a tighter, more direct driveline.
A favorite for street-performance, off-road, and race builds where precise, repeatable shifting matters.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Beetle (Type 1): All years
- VW Bus (Type 2): All years
- VW Type 3: All years
Why Choose Washburn's Metal?
This is a Washburn's Original, offered in two base profiles so you can match it to your chassis — select straight base or curved base at checkout.
Key Features & Benefits
- Crisper shifts: No rubber flex means the shift linkage stays in spec under acceleration and braking.
- Stronger driveline: Keeps the transaxle planted for performance and off-road abuse.
- Weld-in durability: Becomes a permanent, rigid part of the chassis.
- Straight or curved base: Straight edge base for flat mounting surfaces; curved edge base contoured to fit the factory chassis curve.
Technical Specifications
- Type: Solid weld-in transmission mid mount
- Base Options: Straight edge or curved edge (selected at checkout)
- Installation: Weld-in
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the difference between the straight and curved base? The straight edge base is for flat mounting surfaces; the curved edge base is contoured to fit the factory chassis curve.
- Does it require welding to install? Yes — it's a weld-in mount intended for experienced fabricators.
- Will it increase vibration? A solid mount transmits more vibration into the chassis than the factory rubber mount — this is expected and normal for a performance solid mount.
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