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Howard Jones · 02-08-08, 06:20 PM

You intend to run the engine mid-engine orientation right? Engine in front of the gearbox correct?

You can run a Renault behind a Chev without any internal modifications except a correctly splined clutch friction disk center. Chev to Renault 21 bell housings as well as internal modifications are available from several sources in England. Start with Tornado. If you remain below 350 ft/lbs and treat it like it's your own money the gearbox will holdup pretty well.

If you are interested in a Porsche then call California Motorsports (sponsor on this forum) and ask away.

As another alternative you might think about a Audi. No need to flip these either. Have a look at the Diablo kits and related websites as well as a search on this site. Search "Audi transaxles"

For my money I would start out with spending the money on a Porsche G50 XX and saving money on power with a low cost motor. The engine can always be upgraded later but it's a bitch to reengineer a gearbox install after the fact.

02-08-08, 06:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Howard Jones 10 tenths Join Date: Jun 2002 GT40: San Francisco Bay Area California USA Posts: 1,921 Rep Power: 26	Re: Reverse rotation engine and porsche 930? You intend to run the engine mid-engine orientation right? Engine in front of the gearbox correct? You can run a Renault behind a Chev without any internal modifications except a correctly splined clutch friction disk center. Chev to Renault 21 bell housings as well as internal modifications are available from several sources in England. Start with Tornado. If you remain below 350 ft/lbs and treat it like it's your own money the gearbox will holdup pretty well. If you are interested in a Porsche then call California Motorsports (sponsor on this forum) and ask away. As another alternative you might think about a Audi. No need to flip these either. Have a look at the Diablo kits and related websites as well as a search on this site. Search "Audi transaxles" For my money I would start out with spending the money on a Porsche G50 XX and saving money on power with a low cost motor. The engine can always be upgraded later but it's a bitch to reengineer a gearbox install after the fact.