transaxel conversion

kym.c Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 10 Jun 2005, 9:34 am

#370059

I am sure that it will have already been discussed so pardon my ignorance. Can the crown wheel be switched on a fwd subbie 5speed to allow it to be used as a transaxel. If not what are the difficulties and failing that has anyone tried to run one inverted and does the angel required for the drive shafts pose a problem for the cv's

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Jun 2005, 9:37 am

#370060

Hi

It cant be swapped, and the engine bolt pattern is not symetrical like a VW, so inverting is out.

Steve

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 10 Jun 2005, 10:39 am

#370100

Why not make an adaptor plate that allows you to invert the gearbox?

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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kym.c Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 10 Jun 2005, 9:17 pm

#370407

Thanks for the replies. Any other comments.

Kym

pploco Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 11 Jun 2005, 12:17 am

#370469

Why not make it mid engine and use a cable shifter? I don't speak from experience, just curious.