KB58 wrote:
The drivetrain must fit the following space with a couple caveats:
Width: 45"
Height: 24"
Depth: 20"
Caveats:
Width:
Width is absolute max including side engine mounts. Less is better.
Height:
Height is absolute height, from the bottom of the pan to the top of the valve cover. This is flexible; it depends how high you're willing the valve cover (and maybe intake) to stick out above the horizontal chassis tubes. I myself don't mind the engine as a "feature." BTW, unlike a Locost the pan does not hang down below the chassis rails.
Depth:
Fore/aft. 20" means from the rear face of the head (not including whatever's behind it, to the fire wall. In my case the intake is on the forward side and the exhaust is on the rear, extending under a lateral cross tube. If your engine is reversed, with the intake on the rear, the tube must be rerouted.
Kurt,
I am fascinated by your Midlana project. The look is much improved over the standard 7 IMO. I didn't get from this how long the engine/trans can be, i.e., what is the distance from the firewall to the rear axles? Audi, VW, Subaru, Nissan all have engines that are substantially forward of the axle centerline.
Thanks.