FWD gearboxes

[stitchdup]

Are there any kits that have a fwd gearbox which keeps the engine inline? I'd like to put an audi 5 pot in the back of a golf

[Ace-Garageguy]

All the "inline" FWD gearboxes I can think of right off hand place the engine ahead of the 'box, in the same relative orientation as would be common in a mid-engine configuration.

So something like a reversed VW or 911 gearbox...used in reality...or something sourced from a mid-engine kit, would get the job done.

You might consider a sidewinder (transverse) mounting, as there are more FWD gearboxes in that configuration, and it uses space more efficiently.

[stitchdup]

Thanks Bill, I think I'll try the vw box as its a bit smaller than the porsche ones I have. I dont think I can fit it transversly as its just a little too long. My main aim is to have enough space to get a driver to still fit. There will be twin engined golf sometime too though

[Ace-Garageguy]

53 minutes ago, stitchdup said:

...There will be twin engined golf sometime too though

COOL !!   

Ever hear of Emerson Fittipaldi's twin-engined Beetle?

https://jalopnik.com/emerson-fittipaldis-double-engined-volkswagen-beetle-5799726

it traveled in pretty fast company...

Edited January 10, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy
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[stitchdup]

10 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

COOL !!   

Ever hear of Emerson Fittipaldi's twin-engined Beetle?

https://jalopnik.com/emerson-fittipaldis-double-engined-volkswagen-beetle-5799726

it traveled in pretty fast company...

I believe it was part of the inspiration for the pikes peak golf, though it used a different engine.

[Spottedlaurel]

22 hours ago, stitchdup said:

Are there any kits that have a fwd gearbox which keeps the engine inline? I'd like to put an audi 5 pot in the back of a golf

Esci/Italeri Renault 5? I only thought of that when I saw the WIP thread on here.....