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wacked1
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posted on February 24th, 2004 at 05:25 PM |
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??? 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.
Thanks
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posted on February 24th, 2004 at 06:14 PM |
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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 |
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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.
Regards,Glenn>
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posted on March 6th, 2004 at 10:51 AM |
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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.
Cheers
wacekd1
[Edited on 6-3-2004 by wacked1]
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