Guys,,,,
Take a look again at the first pic that was posted. Where the new frame member in the pic starts, is where the rear section of frame that supports the trany/rear uprights/cross over support start on most GT40s. Look at the old pics of my stripped down frame. It is just another piece of frame added on.
In this next pic you can see the cross bar is just past the area of where the clutch/flywheel setup is. I have the engine moved forward about 2 to 3 inches to where the axels are close to the verticle frame member.It looks very similar to the pics of the paddle setup.
Now look at that first posted pic of the paddle setup. The mounting plate for the axels can be positioned where ever they want. Heck, it could be fixed so that it is adjustable for multiple locations. And the lenght doesn't look any longer than any transaxel I've seen. As a matter of fact it sits up high where there is more room to the rear. Now there may be an issue with the exhaust pipes, but I think it can be worked out.
And as far a automatics go, we all know that most of the drag cars use auto these days. My engine builder/assistant has an outlaw mustang, twin turbo, 700+C.I. 1200+H P that runs an auto.
My question is, how fast or how many rpms can that belt take. I know some of the blower belts get up there in the rev range, but they are there for only a few seconds, and those custom bikes seen on Orange County use then as well. What would the belt do say on a road course at sustained speeds?
Would you have to run taller tires to keep the revs down on the axels?
I personnaly like this out of the box thinking. It doesn't quite go with a GT40 "look", but for a road racer(if it can hold up) or drag car, I think it is cool. Can you picture it,,,, a new breed of funny car.
Bill