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Old 02-16-07, 09:13 AM   #48 (permalink)
YerDugliness
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Re: New TRT Transaxle

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Originally Posted by RTIMTE
The latter option does not increase the length of the box where the first option does. If I do the second option I could provide mounts in the stock ZF location as well. Kill two birds with one stone. I must admit the first option would be a lot quicker to pull off.
As long as you're designing different options, I still think it would be advantageous to offer the shorter block face to half-shaft length. It would provide 2" extra space into which a new builder could place front dress items and many builders rue the short clearances between pulleys/belts and the framework. I'm anticipatiing the GT40 will be my first build, and I have no enthusiasm for dealing with 1/4" clearances or rebuilding a bulkhead to gain clearance. Kit manufacturers are use to welding in special order motor mount locations, so I don't think that would be a problem for a new build.

Sandy's right, though--those retrofitting would be much better off with the same dimensions as the original ZF.

We'll all be watching as this exciting product develops!

Doug
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