In a message dated 12/18/2005 5:52:36 PM Pacific Standard Time,
autox@pursued-with.net writes:
Anyone know why both these homebuilt cars are using Porsche
transaxles instead of the presumably cheaper and more available C5
pseudo-transaxles?
KeS
The Vette transaxle would place the trans between the engine and the rear
differential, the Porsche drives past/through the axle returning power forward
to the trans. That allows the engine to be placed 8-9 inches further to the
rear, allowing leg room with a reasonable wheelbase. With the available
adapters it is pretty easy to swap in a G50, either a 5 or 6 speed version,
although most of them require the transaxle to be flipped upside down. I think
the
shifter set-up might be easier too. - Seth Emerson
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