Posted by: Bleyseng Aug 2 2006, 07:03 PM
How 'bout flipping the whole damn diff section???? Like this. See Shoptalk link
http://shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=70727&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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Posted by: bondo Aug 2 2006, 07:12 PM
Neato.. inboard brakes!
I've sort of wondered about vanagon trannies for 914 use, because I see them a lot at work. Lots of gearing options available, and apparently they can be built pretty strong.
Posted by: byndbad914 Aug 2 2006, 07:24 PM
QUOTE(bondo @ Aug 2 2006, 06:12 PM)
Neato.. inboard brakes!
Are they inboard brakes? I have been looking at that setup and I don't see any type of suspension? Looks to me like the output flanges end up mating to that big chunk of aluminum plate, then the outputs with brakes are there - otherwise why the wheel studs and spacers on that hub?
So I don't get it, how does the suspension work? Building a "rigid" chopper version of the 914
edit - notice the solid brake line too, so that outer hub ain't movin'....
Posted by: bondo Aug 2 2006, 07:29 PM
QUOTE(byndbad914 @ Aug 2 2006, 06:24 PM)
QUOTE(bondo @ Aug 2 2006, 06:12 PM)
Neato.. inboard brakes!
Are they inboard brakes? I have been looking at that setup and I don't see any type of suspension? Looks to me like the output flanges end up mating to that big chunk of aluminum plate, then the outputs with brakes are there - otherwise why the wheel studs and spacers on that hub?
So I don't get it, how does the suspension work? Building a "rigid" chopper version of the 914
edit - notice the solid brake line too, so that outer hub ain't movin'....
Good point.. it looks like a suspensionless (and somewhat narrow) dragster of some sort. So they aren't really inboard brakes.
The problem with that setup is the same as turning the whole trans upside down (like you have to do with a G50). You either have steep axle angles, or you have oil pan clearance problems. You can always go dry sump though (like the Ultimas).
Posted by: byndbad914 Aug 2 2006, 07:53 PM
yeah, so I clicked on the imbedded link in the first post and started reading the other forum thread - out of a 500Hp dragster apparently...