tigris
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 12:44 AM |
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chain driven front engine?
Anybody done this?
Why? to use a lightweight rear diff without housings etc, with a front engine format for drifting events. vtwin layout merits transverse mounting due
to packaging rqmts.
Anybody foresee problems, as long as chain is kept in tension
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SeaBass
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 06:54 AM |
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You're talking about a pretty long chain run there... You'd need some kind of guides or idlers I would have thought.
DP Cars has done something with long chains for the drive system I believe. Google it.
Cheers
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pathfinder
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 08:35 AM |
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A short chain drive to a 90° gearbox and then a prop to the rear would probably be your best bet, but the gearboxes are big money!
Other options include shaft drive v4 or a shallow twin like the ktm or aprilia
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pathfinder
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 08:37 AM |
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Or just make the car left hand drive and lose the passenger footwell!
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