So, I am researching engine/transaxle combinations over the last couple days. The subject itself is pretty new to me as it applies to my build plans.
The car I am planning on building is very loosely based on a GT40 kit body with some large cosmetic alterations. That aside, the engine/trans combo I am looking at right now is the small block chevrolet coupled to a Porsche 915 or 930 transaxle. (I believe that's correct)
Realistically I believe I will be in the 300-350 horsepower range and I am hoping to have the power be more in the mid to upper rpm range.
My questions are simple ones and probably common ones here.
Am I in the right ballpark on this combination?
Are there better/cheaper/more reliable options that can be coupled to the small block?
I've seen several posts noting Audi transaxles but admittedly I haven't delved to far into them as of yet. I would ideally like to have 5 or 6 gears but 4-speeds don't really hurt my feelings that much.
Again, I am just now starting to research the drivetrain possibilities so I apologize if my questions are hum-drum or overly asked on your forum. I am open to pretty much any mid-engine longitudinal combination in manual shift form so any suggestions are welcomed. I have no brand hang-ups or preferences. I only started with the Chevrolet because of it's common/reliable & functional status.
Cost is somewhat of an issue as I'm not a rich man by any stretch of the imagination. On the same token however I do realize that what I am undertaking is not going to be a cheap project. Just pointing that out so I don't get several exotic suggestions that are beyond my means.
Thanks,
Grant
The car I am planning on building is very loosely based on a GT40 kit body with some large cosmetic alterations. That aside, the engine/trans combo I am looking at right now is the small block chevrolet coupled to a Porsche 915 or 930 transaxle. (I believe that's correct)
Realistically I believe I will be in the 300-350 horsepower range and I am hoping to have the power be more in the mid to upper rpm range.
My questions are simple ones and probably common ones here.
Am I in the right ballpark on this combination?
Are there better/cheaper/more reliable options that can be coupled to the small block?
I've seen several posts noting Audi transaxles but admittedly I haven't delved to far into them as of yet. I would ideally like to have 5 or 6 gears but 4-speeds don't really hurt my feelings that much.
Again, I am just now starting to research the drivetrain possibilities so I apologize if my questions are hum-drum or overly asked on your forum. I am open to pretty much any mid-engine longitudinal combination in manual shift form so any suggestions are welcomed. I have no brand hang-ups or preferences. I only started with the Chevrolet because of it's common/reliable & functional status.
Cost is somewhat of an issue as I'm not a rich man by any stretch of the imagination. On the same token however I do realize that what I am undertaking is not going to be a cheap project. Just pointing that out so I don't get several exotic suggestions that are beyond my means.
Thanks,
Grant