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Old 08-22-03, 07:31 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Low Engine C of G / Inverted Gearboxes

I modified my GTD frame to run a 351W with a Porsche G50-52 with a Quaif and my half shaft angles are less than 5° and the bottom of the oil pan is 4" from the ground. The only problem I have had is breaking half shafts and CV joints (due to excessive HP and torque), but Phat performance in California sold me CV joints and axles that can take almost anything that you can put to them. I also had my toolmakers at work make up adapters (the bigger CV joints have (6) 10mm bolts on a larger bolt circle, same as the Porsche out put flange), which will bolt the bigger CV joints to the stub axles. I was then shearing the (6) 8mm bolts in the adapters so I had to have the adapters indicated to the stub axles and welded, since the adapters were welded I haven't had any driveline problems since. BTW I have made many different 1 off components for my GTD and I can supply prints and 3D renderings for anything that I have modified or made for my car. I have a lot of experience with AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor 6 and I would be happy to help anyone with their project.
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