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Originally Posted by gtpvette
I'd say this or a C5 or C6 transaxle would work better. These boxes are made to be remote from the motor.
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They are, however in those transmissions the gearbox is in front of the axle centerline, and would not fit due to the saddle fuel tank location. The Porsche box and rear housing fits behind the fuel tank, and only interferes with the muffler, which can be removed.
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Originally Posted by wheelhaus
Couple questions... What's the purpose of a torque tube, why not use the driveshaft? Where would the clutch go, by the engine of trans? I guess it would be easier at the engine, but I'm not sue how well the driveshaft would balance at 7400 rpm. What speed does it spin on a stock drivetrain at 150mph?
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1. I hadn't thought about that, but I suppose a driveshaft could be made without a torque tube... But would still need two bellhousings, except with slip yokes or flange connected to the input shaft. And a custom output shaft on the engine side... And bearings... It's doable though.
2. Clutch and flywheel stay where they are, driveshaft or tq tube internal shaft turn at engine speed. No problems there, most custom driveshafts are balanced to ~8000
3. Trivia. Stock driveshaft rpm @ 150 MPH = 8401.9
[The tires (215/45 R17) have Circumference = 77.3" Revs/Mile = 819.7. 150 MPH = 2049.25 wheel rpm, multiply by stock final drive 4.10:1]