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Yes I want to keep the car rear engine, i.e., engine behind rear wheels. I think if you hold the drum of a planetary gear set, the shaft will run one way, but if you hold the carrier stationary it will turn in the opposite way. And I think there are other ways that auto transmissions reverse...

I believe subarugears mainly makes a reverse rotation ring and pinion for $1500 for a subaru manual, is that correct? I don't want to spend that much money on that aspect of this build for a 74 Super Beetle. I can find a Porsche 914 transaxle for $250 (my understanding is that you can flip the...

I realize this forum is geared toward mid engine cars, and that you often discuss rear engine style transaxles being inverted for mid engine use. I want to use a transmission that would already be longitudinal mid engine friendly and use it in a rear engine applications (A VW Super Beetle)...

Any idea how an 016 or 01E would hold up behind a Chevy Duramax? Probably about 400hp and 700 ft-lbs of torque. This would be a daily driven mid engine car with a curb weight of about 3600 lbs. I would take it easy for a while, but maybe after a year or two ramp it up and see how much abuse it...