When you say you are going to start from scratch do you really mean it?
Well I am starting with the build by designing my own transaxle loosely based on the McKee.I have allready acquired the quick change rear as well as the engine and trans.I understand that the Gt 40 transaxle measures 9 1/2 inches from the bellhousing to the axle centerline. A quick mockup with the stock bellhousing shows 14 inches.I can reduce this scenario to about 12. If I use a steel scattershield I can get to about 11.
My next option will be to use the bellhousing from a c4 auto which I could also get to about 11 or slightly less.I will never get to the other measurement because of the large ring gear in the quick change but these rears are proven in race trim to live with 800hp and beyond.
The car I plan to build will pay homage to the GT40 but will not be a faithful repro.I have included some pics to get this rolling and will be following this up as often as I have results.If you notice anything odd for Gods sake tell me .
Well I am starting with the build by designing my own transaxle loosely based on the McKee.I have allready acquired the quick change rear as well as the engine and trans.I understand that the Gt 40 transaxle measures 9 1/2 inches from the bellhousing to the axle centerline. A quick mockup with the stock bellhousing shows 14 inches.I can reduce this scenario to about 12. If I use a steel scattershield I can get to about 11.
My next option will be to use the bellhousing from a c4 auto which I could also get to about 11 or slightly less.I will never get to the other measurement because of the large ring gear in the quick change but these rears are proven in race trim to live with 800hp and beyond.
The car I plan to build will pay homage to the GT40 but will not be a faithful repro.I have included some pics to get this rolling and will be following this up as often as I have results.If you notice anything odd for Gods sake tell me .