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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Does anyone know if a rotory will bolt up any front wheel drive transaxles ?

I am thinking of putting a rotory in a mid-engine type of car
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 01:39 AM
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would be a hell of a custom build if done!!!!!
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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ok so I guess I'm going to have to get an adapter then, any ideas what transaxle would be the best? I would need something strong I am thinking about using my 20b for this.
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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First, a question: why?!

Second, links:

https://www.rx7club.com/old-school-o...-civic-760143/

https://www.rx7club.com/rx-7-audio-v...3b-huh-748888/
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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it has been done (as RotaryRocket88 has shown).

as far as transaxles go, you may also want to look into any VW transaxle that sat behind a VR6 or the Toyota E153.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Ok I am getting a 1964 python, originally had a porsche 1600 flat 4 mid mount. The car doesn't have the motor or trans. I just want to build something that no one has ever done before.
So a 1964 python powered by a transverse mounted 20b sounds pretty original to me
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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Modified VW transaxles are very commonly used in high-hp sandcars. If your budget will allow it, there are places like this: VW Transaxles and Transmissions for VW Beetle and Bus | Rancho Performance Transaxles.
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