914 Subaru engine cradle? Options

[IanJ]

OK...I thought about putting this in the wanted thread (Apologies to the mods if this breaches rules, please delete if inappropriate)

Does anyone know where I can get an engine cradle for converting my 914 using the WRX engine and transmission?

I know you can buy from a few sources and mod to suit but my fabrication skills are lacking and i'd need to pass an engineering check here in Aus.

Any info/leads appreciated.

[IM101]

Strawman:
Several reasons I decided not to go in that direction. My goal for this project is to try and make the most universally usable system, while also keeping the costs down for guys on budget builds. While the 911/108mm set up is strong that would force someone to run with that set up only, which would be an unnecessary cost for someone doing an NA/ ej22 or 25, and keeping it narrow body 4 lug. Also some guys have intentionally stayed with 914 CV’s opting for a “lighter fuse” for the drivetrain system. Furthermore the added logistical headache of constantly sourcing the axles from random places, shipping them to me, sending them to Dutchman, picking them up, and sending them off, is just time spent that I could be using for development.
Furthermore I’d be interested as to when you got that price, as more recently 2011 there prices have gone much higher (according to my friends and former employers at Metaltech 4x4, a fab shop had used them for years). Also the lead times for a product would be up in the air, for example last time I tried to get a quote and something that they already had made from them they said it would be 4 weeks for the former and 4+ for the latter. I couldn't just say to a customer, oh they out of stock, SAW say it will be a week more.

On the other hand with the SAW axles I get a set up that I can order and pretty reliably 2 weeks later get 10 sets delivered, that while probably not quite as cheap as re-splining, is less than the flange style, just as strong with and with more applications than both. Also the 108mm CV’s are bomb proof, however with the 944 set up you get 6 CV bolts vs 4 and for proof of their strength I would point you in the direction of Britain’s yellow monster, which has been running the 944 gear with no problems in full race condition, sticky tires, huge HP, for a couple of years now, (though I don’t know if he changed due to the recent lotus upgrade, that guy is nuts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) But clearly enough strength for pretty much anyone.

Thanks for the question though and your build is amazing btw, awesome fabrication work!
-Ian M