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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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hey i'm new to the forum thing, but hey it might just be the best way to learn new things. i'm currently designing and gunna attempt to build a one-off custom high performance mid-engine car. i'm looking into GM for the motor, but not sure about a trans. i want to use a rwd longitudinal transaxle, but not sure if GM has ever made one to fit a GM motor. any info would help but i'm pretty sure i want to use a transaxle instead of trans and a rearend(so i can save some room).. thanks oakley
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Originally Posted by oakley
hey i'm new to the forum thing, but hey it might just be the best way to learn new things. i'm currently designing and gunna attempt to build a one-off custom high performance mid-engine car. i'm looking into GM for the motor, but not sure about a trans. i want to use a rwd longitudinal transaxle, but not sure if GM has ever made one to fit a GM motor. any info would help but i'm pretty sure i want to use a transaxle instead of trans and a rearend(so i can save some room).. thanks oakley
Dude, research the Ultima Can Am car, this is like your referring too, but your wont be as baddass
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heres a guy who talked about doing it to a trans am, dunno what youre gonna put it in, but this might help with ideas. good luck.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/advanced-...ed-advice.html
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Use a G50 transmission from Porsche. Factoryfive GTM.
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i've heard that the g50 might not be able to handle the HP. have anyone heard about the audi 5000 transaxle? and where could i find one?
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i've heard that the g50 might not be able to handle the HP. have anyone heard about the audi 5000 transaxle? and where could i find one?
It can do about 250-300hp. Get it built and it can see 1000hp for 11g!
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is that the g50 or audi 5000
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Go to Factoryfive dot com and look for the GTM.
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