tube choice

[beastybronco]

But they do need a axle with a really offset diff.

Wonder why they just dont turn the v drive vertical and run a normal diff.

[Nutz4sand]

Wonder why they just dont turn the v drive vertical and run a normal diff.

Wheel travel. The diff in this setup actaully come up beside the engine on heavy compression. The motor sits to one side. The diff to the other.

If it was above the diff the truck would be WAY up there. These trucks can turn and burn corners VERY hard. Nice low center of gravity with a lot of wheel travel

If the motor was above the diff it would have to be some 30 inches higher to have the diff clear the oil pan alone on compression of the rear suspension. Be one top heavy mofo. NO turning ability.

Like the other link you have seen. TT trucks are pretty good adn they use a fornt to mid mounted motor. Might be an option.

[Nutz4sand]

Actually by saying the diff comes up beside the engine is misleading by me and wrong. The DRIVESHAFT comes up alongside the engine. The diff is behind it.

[Yummi]

Problem solved.




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Check here for ideas. 

http://www.sandrocket.com/

[beastybronco]

would this handle the power dont know much bout IRS.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-1979-Corvette-Rear-End-Assembly-Complete-Ready-?cmd=ViewItem&hash=item20ba82c563&item=140568085859&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

[Nutz4sand]

That rear end would hande the pwoer easy enough. The big question is can you get the wheel travel you want with it?

[BDKW1]

Corvette rears are D44's. gearing in the range that we need to use them in is a little on the weak side. An 8.8 out of a T-bird or Mustang is slightly stronger. They are all a little wide flange to flange, most end up about 16".

Forget you ever heard about the V-drive. Nothing but head aches. The guys racing with them in the desert have had years worth of learning curve to deal with all their issues. Slapping a regular boat V-drive in there will result in all sorts of problems.

A "front" engine buggy can be made 50/50 or even rear heavy depending on how you lay everything out.

[beastybronco]

The big question is can you get the wheel travel you want with it?

I would fab up a flange that would bolt a cv to it and make my own a-arms.

[Spec]

We tossed around alot of ideas here
http://www.dtsfab.com/index/index.php?topic=2451.0

[fabr]

I would fab up a flange that would bolt a cv to it and make my own a-arms.

That doesn't answer the question. Axle length and cv angle capability will limit wheel travel to a number depending on diff width and overall car width desired. Narrower diff/longer axles = longer travel( all other things being equal).

[fabr]

Problem solved.




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Plus this














Equals this:



fairly short travel 






Check here for ideas. 

http://www.sandrocket.com/

[beastybronco]

Another question is what bout 930 cv's?   You guys all use them on your mc cars, but will they take it or do i have to find other one??   

[BDKW1]

930's on a V8 car will be very short lived. On the up side, you will never blow a R&P.......

[Carlriddle]

930's can handle the HP just not the torque especially at big angles.  The porches they came from had 300-500hp but torque was 200-300.  Thats when the 934's grew out.

[fabr]

The angle of the dangle is all important........................................