You can run it mid engine with a standard axle. The indy car had an
independent axle, but even that's not to difficult these days! The
only ones that would look "period" behind it is a Jag or Corvette
axle, but even a 280Z/ZX axle should be sufficient. The tires will
break loose before the axle gives up. The Halibrand IRS setup was
similar to a Jag. Standard Halibrand quick change center with very
short "stub" axles right up against the case, drive shafts out to
hubs that were on control arms. The big difference in the Jag and
Corvette setups is the springs -- Jag uses four coil overs that
require mounts out near the wheels, the 'vette uses a leaf spring
mounted on the cast diff cover. So the 'vette is a bit easier to
mount.
I've seen a really old mid engine car (something built in the 50s
or early 60s) that used a standard rear axle about 6" from the
transmission. The engine and axle were mounted on a sub frame, axle
welded to it, which pivoted in front and had a transverse leaf
spring in the back. Needless to say it wouldn't have rode good with
all that unsprung weight, but it worked good enough that the guy
had some fun with it anyway!
On November 15, 2005 Tom Jennings wrote:
It's not forgotten -- I stare at it nearly every day, making me feel
guilty for not continuing the documentation.
Randy Guynn was kind enough totake the custom, one-of-a-kind Navarro
six camshaft and profile it. I've had the specs for months now, too !
@#@!!#$@ busy to do ANYTHING on projects 'til recently. I'm entering
it into a spreadsheet to make a nice table, will post it and mail the
URL to the list.
(I'm thinking now that the only decent project to use that motor
would be a hot rod, something 50's-ish with a track nose. I doubt I
could ever afford a Hallibrand rear to make a mid-engine car like it
ought to be, putting the turbo intake behind the drivers left ear :-)
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