Paul,
I've continued to primarily lurk, and glean some knowledge from you and your
readers here and there. I am always grateful for the work you do and the
information you all share.
I've also been lurking at the midlana build and was wondering if you or any
of the newsletter members have a best recommendation for a transverse (as
opposed to longitudinal) manual transaxle suited to the rotary. I'm
thinking combination of lightest weight with sufficient durability to handle
a p-ported 13b, and possibility of LSD/Torsen tech.
Someone mentioned a volvo m65 was very small and lightweight, but the
arrangement may interfere with the exhaust ports.
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Michael S. Francisco
Suitable manual transmission are few and far between
that will handle 200 foot pounds of torque and 10,000 RPM.
I would try a Honda, Toyota or Chrysler V6 mini van auto transmission.
All those vehicle have about 230 HP.
The Honda past 1994 and Toyota are best. Chrysler never made
a tx worth a damn.
Convert the valve body to a paddle shifter.
If it is good enough for a F1 driver it should be good enough
for your average boy racer :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbL4U7Rd-tY
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I am getting really interested in this project.
With modern down force aerodynamics, a 300 HP p-port RX8 engine
and an efficient space frame it is going to make one heck of a
sports car.
Send me some more stuff on it in the form of sketches
and I will do a 3D of a suggested body design.
What are the rules/laws for kit cars in California?
Paul Lamar
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