Yep and Quaiffe diffs aren't cheap. Considering how few of us run them in our FWD cars, it speaks volumes to where the money isn't (there are of course always exceptions to this) The cheap solution is a twin-engined car.
Hmm, maybe you could add a set of box flares like on the Daytona Prototype or the IMSA Daytona's? That would look cool. I still wanna build a tubular K-frame with proper arms (longer) and joints (heim-style) Perhaps a version could be made that will essentially bolt up in the rear... Considering the work involved with building the 520/555 rod linkage conversion bracket for the Omni (looks good, albeit a bit complex, heh) I think they would be too much work for not enough market for either, but a fun thought none the less :) Stefan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Arroyo Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:55 AM To: SDML Subject: RE: SD> dual engine Well, to get things back more onto Shelby Dodge turbos, I'll point out that the comments Stefan made below illustrate one of the larger advantages to a twin engine AWD setup. Each of the trannies was designed to be strong enough to handle the whole car on its own, so two means the whole setup is extremely durable. Moreso probably than a typical single engine AWD or even perhaps a RWD. Although I should point out that DSM AWD systems are indeed dragging successfully, in the 10's and I think one in the 9's. Of course they run Quaifes in the center and rear diffs, but these aren't the 6-speed setups, these are OEM drivelines with quaife diffs. And they work great. Without that, however, anything over 13 seconds, and you are playing russian roulette with your AWD system. Still, I think I am more and more intrerested in a 2E G-body. I have a FWD 1G DSM and I know it's been done on those, so I might want to look into that too. But Daytona first! :) -J Southern California Forced Induction 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo II 1986 Chrysler Laser XE Turbo 1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 1991 Mitsu Eclispe GSX Turbo(for sale) 1990 VW Corrado G60 Supercharged (possibly revived?) 1984 Nissan 200SX Turbo 1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo -----Original Message----- Most manufacturer's AWD systems aren't strong enough to handle drag launches, especially when the car is producing more power than it did stock. Quaiffe makes a 6-speed sequential AWD transaxle (for either transverse or north/south mounting) but that's at least $20K and its limited to about 400hp reliably -----------------------REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING---------------------------- Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
