ZF transaxle ?

[Jeff W]

I am new to the forum having recently sold my cobra and intending to build a GT40. Among many others, my question is what can I expect to pay for a ZF transaxle? Should I expect to have it rebuilt after getting it? I intend to replicate the #2 car that won Lemans. With this end I intend to use an Aluminum 427 block and build it to match the #2 car as close as possible. I have seen ZF transaxles in the 10-12000 range. Is this what I should expect to pay? Any insight into this will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Jeff

 

Jeff,
You may want to talk to a Ted Baird. He is building a MKII and knows every inch of a GT40 MKII. The original car used a T44 trans axle and Ted can tell you where to get one.

 

Jeff, here is Ted Baird's phone number in Ohio; 330-533-6056

 

[Gregg]

Jeff, welcome to the forum. I sent you a pm.

 

[Bill D]

Welcome Jeff.

There are some ZF alternatives in work here on the forum. One is much more stout and is outwardly identical to the ZF. I'll do a search and see what I can find to send to you.

Cheers
Bill D

 

[Steve Briscoe]

I would encourage you to go back and read the long list of comments on the forum regarding transaxles. They're very informative to the discerning eye. I don't understand transaxles like I do the engine discussions so I've deferred to the expertise of those who really know their transaxle stuff. While doing so, I keep the thought in mind "how will service on this transaxle look down the road when I need it"? If you're like me, you won't be thinking about the perfect shift when you're flat out at 7000 RPMs coming up on the next corner. If I need help with a transaxle that I've buggered, I will want to be able to receive it from an organization with a customer oriented attitude that wants a long-term relationship. Just my two cents worth.

Have a good weekend-
Steve