Date:         Wed, 14 Apr 1999 08:58:25 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
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From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: engine swaps (long)
Comments: To: Austin <austins@IX.NETCOM.COM>
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Austin wrote:
>
> Use the Corvair transaxle with adapters to VW inner cv's; rotation
> direction is no longer a concern, nor is excessive hp.  BTDT.  (w/ 3.89
> gears & posi!)
>
Actually, Kennedy rates the Corvair as a two for strength on a scale of
ten, the Vanagon transaxle a four. The number ten slot is held by the GM
TH-425, weighing in at over 400lbs! The Corvair's input shaft and diff
appear to be the weak points.
Larry

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