V8 bug

[coffinator]

I am thinking about puting a v8 in a bug. It would be mid engine with a manual tranny to a danna 60 rear end. What year bug should I put it in? I am worried about the distance between the front seat and the center of the stock axle. I think if I use a porshe g40 transaxle I can eliminate most of my problems.

Any input would help.

Mike

[rustbucket]

Put it in a 53 !

[volkdent]

This should answer all your questions. It just happens to be in a Lambo lookalike, but your doing the same thing. Look at the Audi tranny.

Jason

[volkdent]

Ooops soorry. Forgot to paste!

Lambo Lounge

Jason

[Frank]

Hi,

If you want independent rear suspension, mid engine V8 Beetle check this out

http://www.rorty-design.com/content/beetle.htm

[coffinator]

I am trying to keep it as stock looking as possible. I was going to try to use a porshe tranny and stock swing arms. We have a guy that builds custom drive shafts for anything. I haven"t figured out how i am going to hide the v8 in the back seat. I was going to just cover it with some steel panels that have been undercoated to reduse road noise. I need to know how long the porshe tranny is from the mateing surface to the fearward most point. My biggest fear is that i am going to have to extend the bug because i don't want it to far foward. I will be using an electric waterpump. Haven't figured out where to put the radiator. I don't want to put in in the front and have to cut big holes for air. Any help is appreciated.

Mike

[Frank]

Which porsche tranny do you want to use?