Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod // backwards six

[farna@xxxxxxx]

" The Halibrand transaxle (used in #50) is REALLY SHORT, sort of
" visible in these photos:
" 
" http://www.cacklefest.com/images/motor-mounted.jpg
" http://www.cacklefest.com/images/striping-002.jpg
" 
" (Note distance motor to axle CL)

couldn't see much.  does the halibrand put the gearbox behind the
axle?  unless it does i don't see how it could be much different than
the c5 setup.
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You can see how long the Halibrand setup is in the second photo though. A short 4x4 trans with Jag/'vette IRS would be about the same length. That type Halibrand setup HAS NO SUSPENSION!! Wouldn't work well on the street. It's not really a transaxle, but a differential linked directly to the transmission with a slip coupling. The only way to make that work on the street would be to put the engine/trans/diff on a swinging subframe and spring that, like some go-carts do with chain drive. The C5 'vette setup can't be bolted directly to a bell housing, so it's out of the question for a mid engine. Best setup for a mid engine is the Toro/Eldo/Riv axle. Just make the adapter! Those were used in Corvairs with 455s and such in the middle of the car, there may be an adapter for an SBC also. Not that it would help with an AMC engine.

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