daveheld Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I'm new to the subaru world, but have been reading as much as possible online. I manufacture engine / transaxle cradles http://specificmotors.com/explain.html for a number of applications. I'm not looking to sell anything here, rather I'm looking to learn about transaxles. I currently use Porsche transaxles with Chevy V8's for higher power applications and the Dodge Intrepid V6 drivetrain for other applications. I'm looking for any photos of Subaru engine and transaxles that show the layout of the engine / trans out of a car... Since my cradles are made for mid-engine applications, I'm looking for a FWD transaxle or info on how to 'disconnect' the rear drive capability of a 4wd transaxle setup. My initial investigation tells me that the SVX 6 cylinder drivetrain would suit my needs the best, but I'm open to learning. Lastly, I'm in Cocoa Beach FL... If anyone knows of a subaru wrecking yard or high performance shop in Tampa, Orlando, or on what's left of the east coast of Florida, please pass their contact info along. thanks for reading... this post was longer than I originally intended. dave dheld@cfl.rr.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAWA Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 a subaru tranny is long. Using it as a mid engine with a fwd sube tranny wouldnt be the best idea. Even a fwd subaru tranny is long. It'd stick out too much over the rear wheels, you'd probably be better off going with a rear engine design with the trans in the center. But then you might as well stick with your porsche setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 well if you want to go oldshool with it or a mixture of Oldschool and newschool suby with the adapters that someone is making now the old 5sp and 4sp manual tranny's don't stick out that much and actualy they stick out less than a porsche or oldschool VW tranny so more clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveheld Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 thanks for the info regarding my transaxle post... I appreciatethe fact that the trans may be too long to use. I would really like to see a photo of as many subaru transaxles as possible to determine if I should go down this path. anybody out there have any photos? Please email me if you do. thanks dave dheld@cfl.rr.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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