Anyone ever consider a C5 Corvette transaxle and LS1 in an FC? Probably not worth the effort, but I'd want to see the weight distribution on an FC with the conventional 6 speed and all the accessories such as power steering and AC first.

 

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Thanks, I have. There are good numbers for FDs with LS1s with everything connected, but I have yet to find numbers for an FC with power steering and AC intact let alone functional.

 

Hmm. Have you looked at www.torquecentral.com ?

 

FC's do fine with v8s.

Kurkis carburated 355 out autocrossed a Z06 and a STi. Someone with a LT1 10th AE came out 60 lbs heavier on the *** end. Bad handling my ***! A transaxle and rear transmission would simply result in it being *** heavy - which might be good for track duity, but then you might as well bust out some wings, race tires.... and a competetion liscense.

 

LT1-10AE's car has functioning power steering and A/C also.

 

www.wrongmotor.com has AC and power steering I believe.

 

The Corvette Transaxle isn't a good idea, but I'll outline why...

It's expensive, (1), the shifter and stuff is connected to the trans with bailing wire and string, provinding a 'funny' feel that you'ld probably hate (2) you'ld have to shorten the torque tube and modify the rear end *spend more money* (3) you'ld gain an expensive part to fix wence you decided to start making big power numbers (4)

you're better off with the conventional T56 / LS1 combination reusing the mazda rear end and suspension.

 

Is this bailing wire and string available right from the parts counter? I've been meaning to get some genuine GM parts for awhile now...

 

Hes saying 'bowden cable' in a smartassed way.

And yeah, they wont be as good as a solid linkage straight into the transmission.