CV joint question, subaru conversion related Options

[jamara]

This may be a dumb question, but does submitting CV joints to more than usual angles (as when altering a trans original mounting location) do anything to shorten the life of the CV or reduce its strength? I recognize that the design of the CV is to supply “constant velocity” at significant angles, as when turning sharply in a fwd vehicle. But what if the angle were a constant 20 degrees (or more??) all the time? Just a thought. I am considering a soobie engine conversion and am weighing the pros and cons of the fwd (2wd) soobie trans. Pros are – no adapter plate, relatively inexpensive replacement and performance parts, optimal gearing for the soobie motor, etc. Cons are - long ass behind the axles, custom axles needed (maybe not a con if they could be made stronger), and custom trans mounts (a minor issue given the overall complexity). The other cons, which actually are not cons in my mind, are hydraulic clutch and cable shifter. Since these were in the works for me anyway, it’s just another good reason to do it.

Anyway, it’s the length of the trans that troubles me, but given how short the soobie motor is, the whole thing could be moved forward considerably if the CV’s would not mind the angle. Since the axles need to be custom, making them a little longer would not be an issue. So, how far forward would be too far, in terms of CV life and reliability? Also, it just occurred to me that there could be negative ramifications for the suspension under hard acceleration if the geometry were too off. Yes, no? Thoughts… opinions ?