ZFQ new proposed GT40 transaxle

[Jac Mac]

Dazza- post 94 on page 5? of this thread has a link to the dwgs that should meet your requirements.

Its nearly 4 weeks since the first lot were due for shipment to the USA, must be some first impressions due shortly.

 

[Tom Leonard]

Does anyone by chance have one of the first run units that they would like to sell? I was promised a second run unit, but now for some reason, I can't get a response from Chris about the status of them.

 

Hi
My email is [email protected] try that

Regards

Chris.

 

[john]

Are there any of the ZFQ ready to be sold?

I would like to purchase one..thanks

 

[Richard]

John, too give you an idea of how rare these are check out the date on the first post of this thread (2-8-07). I was one of the first 10 to order and it arrived home yesterday thanks to a lot of help from Chris Melia and Dennis Olthoff. 40 were made in the first production run of which I think I have serial # 12. If I were you I would talk with Chris and get your name on his list. You just have to ask yourself if you have been bad or good, because I think his last name is really Cringle?

 

[egoman/ Shawn Wedge]

Thats a beautiful piece of equipment and you have it in your hands now.
After all was said and done what was the final cost at your shop??

 

[Richard]

I’m not sure what the current price is, you would have to ask Chris. It got confusing with the exchange rate and all.

 

ZFQ with bellhousing in UK Superformance.

 

Couple moore

 

[egoman/ Shawn Wedge]

Ok we have seen the product and its beautiful. Now we need to know how much? What sort of timetable for delivery? Will you be selling the other ancillary bits such as clutch starter and bellhousing?I like others here would like to build my own transaxle but if your version can do what mine cant it would cause me to rethink. I assume that the first few were more money but do you see yourself doing large runs of say 500 at a time?
What about spares are you geared up for a parts inventory yet.? I know thats a lot of questions but the transaxle is an area that racing stockcars didnt give me any headstart on.

 

Hi

The price is £6500 for the second batch run.
The ZFQ Bellhousing designed to fit both Ford and LS Chevy is £400
The clutch fork, cross shaft and arm is £175
Our unit takes the standard 157 tooth Ford flywheel 10.5" clutch and starter form your local dealer.
If you want to go cable change then contact Olthoff Racing they sell them.
To make 500 units is way above reality.
We will be taking orders for the second batch run in October once we have fully delivered the first batch.
Making transaxles is a complicated business and should not be entered into lightly.
Much development work and years of expertise in the field is required and that why we went to RT Quaife Ltd.

Hope I've answered you questions second batch delivery will be commencing in January 09 realistically.

regards

Chris.

 

[egoman/ Shawn Wedge]

Thanks chris this will give me something to think about.

 

ZFQ Installed in a great Southern Gt owned by Glen Mason

 

[mike]

is there a chart or something to determine speeds at redlines or at a given rpm per gears?
im not sure how to word that exactly. i hope you all know what im asking..

 

Hi Mike

hope this xls file upload works out?
If not try this www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-tech-powertrain-transaxles/12371-gearbox-ratio-speed-calculator.html

Or this
www.boosttown.com/gearbox_differential/speed_calculator.php

Regards
Chris.

 

[mike]

thats exactly what i was looking for, thanks!

 

Hi guys

we are now in a position to take orders for the second batch of 30 X ZFQ transaxles for delivery in
February 09.
We hope to be at the PRI Show with Quaife in December

Regards


Chris.

 

[Craig Gillingham]

chris thanks for the prices you gave me back in june for the box in the SL-C but decided and ordered a G50/03 to LS3 with fran on my visit
cheers
craig

 

[John Lowe]

Also posted on build thread. Quaife ZF-Q bell housing to LS7, slight fettling of one of the two holes for the LS7 location dowels, took just a few minutes with a dremel (Actually it was a force fit as delivered but Mr Melia suggested I eased it just a tad:idea but for those of you looking to go down bowtie and Quaife route thought the pics might be of interest.

 

Hi guys

Just to confirm the we have now sold ZFQ transaxles to owners of

SPF GT40s
RCR GT40s Ford and Chevy LS
CAV GT40s
Southern GT GT40s
Bailey Edward's GT40s
Honda F1 re-pro, LS chevy powered

Hope this helps show the diversity of the ZFQ and we are also in talks with a new super car company here in the UK.

Regards

Chris

PS Hi John thanks for posting your RCR LS chevy/ZFQ photos.