Mike Pass
Supporter
I called in on the Quaife stand at the NEC Autosport Show to get the latest info on the new Quantum range of gearboxes, especially the ones relevant to GT40 applications and get some pics. I had a good chat with Mike Quaife and Mick who were kind enough to show me the boxes and explain the finer points of their design and manufacture. The products are so new that a lot of the info is not yet on the website but they gave me a copy of the brochure and I will scan in the relevant pages and post them after this initial info.
This is a new range of boxes and they use new gearsets and parts which are modular across the range. Only a few of them are relevant to GT40 and mid engine users so I have concentrated on these.
They are sequential and are supplied with a carbon fibre lever and cable change setup, gear indicator and oil temp readout but the change can be automated with flappy paddles and actuators. The gears sets can be straight cut of helical and either 6 speed or 8 speed. The power rating is either up to 650hp or up to 1,000hp depending on configuration. They can be supplied with an adaptor plate which is drilled for both Ford and Chevvy. As you can see the output shafts are quite high up so the box and engine can be placed low down in the chassis.
They are in the process of being productionised and they have built 6 of the 6 speed high power transaxles. In the scans which follow this post you can see the tech info on ratios power handling and weight. The final cost should be around £11,250 for the 1,000hp 6 speed version but is not yet confirmed. The weight of this box is around 85Kg. More info scanned from the brochure to follow.
Cheers
Mike
This is a new range of boxes and they use new gearsets and parts which are modular across the range. Only a few of them are relevant to GT40 and mid engine users so I have concentrated on these.
They are sequential and are supplied with a carbon fibre lever and cable change setup, gear indicator and oil temp readout but the change can be automated with flappy paddles and actuators. The gears sets can be straight cut of helical and either 6 speed or 8 speed. The power rating is either up to 650hp or up to 1,000hp depending on configuration. They can be supplied with an adaptor plate which is drilled for both Ford and Chevvy. As you can see the output shafts are quite high up so the box and engine can be placed low down in the chassis.
They are in the process of being productionised and they have built 6 of the 6 speed high power transaxles. In the scans which follow this post you can see the tech info on ratios power handling and weight. The final cost should be around £11,250 for the 1,000hp 6 speed version but is not yet confirmed. The weight of this box is around 85Kg. More info scanned from the brochure to follow.
Cheers
Mike