[Ian K]

Thanks for the info Kev, I'll keep it in mind.

I am still debating which path I will go down when the time comes, but
a used GTD, or even an unfinished one, is still a possibility. And so many
of those still have Renault transaxles. So, I am always looking into options.
One interesting option is flipping an R21 or similar (anyone running an
R26/7 out of a Lotus Esprit?), and seeing if the 6 spd set up that is sold
through Andy Sheldon/Tornado would be viable. This presents some interesting
possibilites in that you have an inverted box for lower cg, a compact 6 spd
set up (ZF and G50 series 6 spds are pretty long), and if you believe the
numbers, an R21 can handle 300 Nm (221 lbs/ft) - the 6 spd conversion claims
it can handle twice that - 600 Nm (442 lbs/ft) - that's definitely sufficient for
a nicely done 302 stroker.

Of course, if I can duplicate the Renault to Ford bellhousing for an inverted
set up, using a Ford V8 clutch is also a plus.

Ian