[V8Vairs] Re:Dougs CadVair

[v8vairs@corvair.org]

In a message dated 6/24/2004 5:35:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, DEvans@csu.org 
writes:

> I have taken a different approach to installation of a TH425 into my 
> Corvair.  I have removed the differential housing from the end of the 
> transmission, and constructed a bearing support plate and tailshaft 
> adapter.  I do like the idea of lots of power and torque, but didn't like 
> the idea of having the entire engine/transmission assembly sitting right 
> over the rear axle centerline with the resultant notoriously bad handling.
> 
> By placing the engine/transmission assembly in the car backwards, I now 
> have a very short and compact drivetrain assembly with a driveshaft 
> pointing back at the rear axle.  I have scrapped the Corvair rear and 
> suspension in favor of custom-built solid rear end with an offset pinion. 
> I'm using a five link suspension with coil-overs, and the entire drive 
> train is 48 inches from the centerline of the rear axle to the (now) front 
> of the TH425 chaincase.  This should result in something pretty close to 
> an ideal 40/60 weight distribution for the car.
> 
> Doug Evans
> '67 Coupe with Cadillac 500 in backseat
> 
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sounds similar to the layout of Lance Jordan....he kept the toro trands in 
back..but moved the eng [ puffed SBC]  forward like a Crown...driven it all 
over!

Send pictures to Rick norris and he'll put them on the v8 website!

Matt