310hp/V8 4.2l 32v in my 1976 Bug

[Panelfantastic]

How do you get the engine out once the car is assembled?
It appears you would have to remove the body every time.

[DORIGTT]

I'd say...teleportation?

[Panelfantastic]

I just wondered why not design it so the whole drivetrain could drop out of the bottom? It looks like the engine may be too wide, but if not, you could design a cradle that bolted to the engine/transaxle and then to the frame... just an idea.

[hugovw1976]

Originally Posted by Panelfantastic

I just wondered why not design it so the whole drivetrain could drop out of the bottom? It looks like the engine may be too wide, but if not, you could design a cradle that bolted to the engine/transaxle and then to the frame... just an idea.

I'm thinking in make some hatch in the rear like the New Beetle with the rear spoiler.

[Panelfantastic]

Hugo,
What type of rear suspension/hubs do you plan to use?
Anymore progress on the car?


Thanks,
Jeff-

[Alfito]

Nice work Hugo, I will contact you because we are in the same city


Alfredo

[hugovw1976]

Originally Posted by Panelfantastic

Hugo,
What type of rear suspension/hubs do you plan to use?
Anymore progress on the car?


Thanks,
Jeff-

The rear hubs are from Corvette Z06 C5
And the wishbone I need to make it.

[hugovw1976]

Finally after many hours of testing this is the right geometry of the front suspension.