Most of you guys seem to build serious GT40 racing machines ... so what i am asking might seem a little strange to you ...
I live in the Philippines and my hobbie is to tinker with cars (and a boat). I have built a Thunderbird 1960 almost entirely with original parts. However my next project is a GT40. The entire notion of midengine layout is new to me.
The planned GT40 will be more of a toy and will most certainly never see a race track or reach speeds over 120 mph. It could have an automatic transmission. The plan is to use as much locally available components as possible. The choices are very limited since the models sold in this country are few. Spare parts is a major concern.
Ford sells the Expedition and Explorer with V6 and V8 engines. So this would be a nice choice. Are these engines suitable? Also available is the Ford Escape with 4 and 6 cyl. engines. The Ford Focus just has been launched.
As for transaxles the choices are meager. Audi is selling a few cars here, but has no real dealership. The Japanese have the largest market share, but no sports cars.
Could anyone point me into the right direction what engine/transaxle/transmission would be easiest to assamble with the contstraints i mentioned above. I gladly give more information as to what is available in the Philippines.
Thanks in advance ....
Felix
I live in the Philippines and my hobbie is to tinker with cars (and a boat). I have built a Thunderbird 1960 almost entirely with original parts. However my next project is a GT40. The entire notion of midengine layout is new to me.
The planned GT40 will be more of a toy and will most certainly never see a race track or reach speeds over 120 mph. It could have an automatic transmission. The plan is to use as much locally available components as possible. The choices are very limited since the models sold in this country are few. Spare parts is a major concern.
Ford sells the Expedition and Explorer with V6 and V8 engines. So this would be a nice choice. Are these engines suitable? Also available is the Ford Escape with 4 and 6 cyl. engines. The Ford Focus just has been launched.
As for transaxles the choices are meager. Audi is selling a few cars here, but has no real dealership. The Japanese have the largest market share, but no sports cars.
Could anyone point me into the right direction what engine/transaxle/transmission would be easiest to assamble with the contstraints i mentioned above. I gladly give more information as to what is available in the Philippines.
Thanks in advance ....
Felix