Tornado GT40 01E

[Dave]

Hi
Anyone out there with a 01E 6spd installed in a Tornado, Im about to tackle this myself

 

[Joacim J]

Hi,
Not yet installed will do it soon

 

[Dave]

I have my motor and 01e sitting in place, need to clearance the left side chassis lower frame rail under gearbox due to offset of 01E

 

[Ron Earp]

Take a look at the older Roaring Forties builds here on the forum. That car used the O1E or O1X depending on the build and the chassis is extremely similar.

 

[Morten]

Hi, I tried a 351W/O1E combo in a very almost identical chassis to Tornado and needed to lower the engine 50mm for the rear clam to clear the valve covers. I later discarded the O1E for a UN1-13.
Look at Nick Davies awesome build using 347/O1X which is 5 speed and a shorter box, avoiding hitting the lower part of the tail lip.
Morten

 

[Dave]

01E fits, Needed to move motor forward a little and clearance the left side lower chassis rail under the gearbox. CV Angles look acceptable. Made all new mountings.