Hi freebeard!
To put the above drawing in context, I would suggest looking back to some of the first pics of the MGR. These three parts will replace the (internal) differential carrier. If for some reason, you would like a locked differential or a MGR with output only on one side, then this will be useful.
If you plan to use the MGR as one power unit directly, then this will be of little use to you. However, in my exploring, I did find some interesting stuff. There is a LOT of custom VW type CVT stuff out there, with custom length drive shafts available for sand rails. It seems to me that making an adapter between the stock toyota 4 bolt pattern and one of the 6-bolt VW/Porsche/Audi CVT's would open up a lot of opportunities. Generally, the Type2 VW (96mm bolt pattern) or the Porsche 930 6-bolt pattern would be a good way to go.
I would agree with you regarding the motor mount. That sub-frame is designed to support a much heavier, bigger part.
- E*clipse
Also - just wondering - you were involved with a fellow who was going to make a transmission/adapter. Do you still have the contact?
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Originally Posted by freebeard
This is relevant to my interest, so I'm trying to put it in context. When I compare to the Toyota part #s 14309K and 14309L, they are splined on the inner end while yours is on the outer end. Could you show the parts against each other and/or the case?
Could your machinist produce two of the six-holed part with 4 holes on a 3" circle? Because that's what I'm thinking I need.
Also, this is old news, but I'm not proud of it. I just need to clear the table for the new year:
I got the subframe, just so I could see it. I thought I might be able to cut the middle 2/4ths out of it and use that. Alternatively, I wanted to know if it could carry a front-wheel drive suspension and steering. I conclude that might work in a rear-wheel drive configuration, like in a kit car.
I've decided to go back to Plan A, a bracket welded onto the stock transmission mounts. I've had a piece of C-channel that would work, but it weighs as much as half this subframe. |