Tim,
We invert the Porsches sometimes too. There are a couple ways to deal with the 5 spd in reverse issue: If the case will allow it, flip the ring gear to other side of the pinion OR flip the whole transaxle upside down. You have to make the drain the vent and vice versa. You have to establish the proper oil level. Some put a new fill hole at the intersection of the exterior webbing. I just made a dip stick and use the existing fill hole (I'm not putting holes in the case unless its for a sprayer system
. The biggest downside (at least on the Porsche trannies) is that the main input shaft is now at or below the oil level and any wear on the shaft seal is going to mean a leak. It is what it is and you deal with it. Inverted Porsches have been used for years and continue to be with out major hassel. There is a third alternative that used to be used a long time ago: reverse the rotation of the engine and run the gears backwards. I guess there is an argument for straight cut gear afterall
Just some friendly ribbing there Richard!
Richard, you certainly have the business there; absolutely gorgeous! Can you say "buy rubber company stocks!" Seriously powered RF you've got there! I have had the pleasure of visiting the Kinsler shop and they do have some gorgeous stuff. Are those intake manifolds the 2 lb magnesium jobs they showed to me? When the young Kinsler handed it to me, I almost threw it over my shoulder thinking it was going to weigh much more than it did. They are the premier injection guys in my book.
Are you going to race in NASA with it?? That brings up a major bitch in my book and fodder for another thread: You put that much blood, sweat and tears, not to mention, money, in a car like that and where can you race it or even run it to its potential? To my knowledge, NASA is the only alternative to just attending track days with Car Guys or some marque club or another?
Regards,
Lynn
