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.

-- 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

Paul Lamar


Michael

I have adapted a 6 spd trans from a VW Golf Gti to a P port 13b for a mid
eng sports car.  When searching for an appropriate trans, I considered the
Volvo, but they were not widely available.  They seemed to be adaptable
because of the wide distance between the input and output shafts.  This is
important and I even found a simple formula relating trans torque capability
to this distance.  Actually acquired a Nissan Spec V 6 spd, but found the
bolt pattern to be unworkable.  Then got a Golf GTI 6 spd which could match
but only with difficulty.  BTW both are quite heavy.  Had to fab the adapter
plate, flywheel and a custom made intermediate axle shaft.  There is no room
for a CV joint right next to the eng rear side plate.  This shaft clears the
manifolds well enough, but requires a support bearing with the CV at its
outboard end.  In addition to all this, the eng had to be converted to a dry
sump to allow reasonable ground clearance.  This installation is yet
untested till I get ECU issues sorted.  Good luck


Robert LeClercq

Thanks Robert. Got any pictures?
What is the Gti HP and RPM.

What is the track dimension of the Gti?
Any idea what the weight is on the tranny?

Paul Lamar


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