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posted on February 24th, 2004 at 05:25 PM
??? midmounted V8 in Kombi can it be done???


Ok here it goes I was toying with the idea of a mid mounted V8 engined bay early or late bus this is only the research part of the project.

The reason I was contemplating this conversion is to get around the gearbox problem associated with higher output HP. I know I would have to install a differential as well. The intended use for this vehicle would be drag racing, I don’t want to street register this vehicle but will need to have it ANDRA inspected; I’m no tech head and only a novice racer. What would be involved in mid mounting a V8 engine any information will help I don’t need to have access to the rear section of the car for passengers so I was thinking the whole of the back section could house the engine gearbox and differential. I have spoken to a guy who installs wheel tubs and diff that’s fine. Is there enough room for the V8 to fit in the back with gearbox tail shaft and diff? I know CBB has a mid mounted V8 but it is stretched and I don’t want to stretch the bus. Any info would help.

PLEASE remember this is only the research part of the project.
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posted on February 24th, 2004 at 06:14 PM


CBB also have a Mid mounted V6 in a dual cab. Not stretched.

The V8 will sit right up behind the front seats tho.
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posted on March 5th, 2004 at 10:35 PM


you are not alone with this idea,
I asked Matt this same question last week.
another issue raised by a mate - if the awesome beast lost control and hit wall hard, would your legs be well back from the front? - he was trying to talk me into a standard V8 car.




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posted on March 6th, 2004 at 10:51 AM


That’s one thought I’ve been trying to not think about, but I can't escape it. My daily driver is a V8 kombi and I think a lot about this question, keeps me on guard, I’ve contemplated seeing my chassis guy and getting a full on cage in it.
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