for those thinking of midengine...

vwfye · Post by **vwfye** » Sun Jun 09, 2002 1:33 pm

after living in the mid engine world for a few years, here are some things i have found good and bad.
good-- handling is only limited by the ability of the tires! wheel hop isn't an issue. hydraulic clutch makes even a stiff clutch easy to deal with.
bad-- there is nothing 'off the shelf ready' when you break something. and, don't buy a cable shifter for the car!!! they are sloppy and hard on the nose cone. get a replacement nose cone unit from Jamar or Prowler's!
well, i hope this little diatribe helps.

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cj011 · Post by **cj011** » Tue Jun 11, 2002 9:39 pm

is there any hydraulic clutches that bolt up to a vw type tranny, without mods

danielzink · Post by **danielzink** » Wed Jun 12, 2002 4:32 pm

SACO hydraulic clutch:

http://www.vwispwest.com/specials-ga321000.htm

Dan

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cj011 · Post by **cj011** » Thu Jun 13, 2002 1:52 pm

thanks

ericsbracer · Post by **ericsbracer** » Fri Jun 14, 2002 3:01 pm

Now here is a real mid-motor VW... http://silverstone.fortunecity.com/merc ... p/fc12.htm

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wizrod · Post by **wizrod** » Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:16 am

Thanks for posting the pic of the Fitti-VW!! I've been looking for info on this car for ages. Have you got any more details?

Thanks

Paul

www.wizrod.com

ericsbracer · Post by **ericsbracer** » Sat Jun 15, 2002 9:25 am

I wish I did - I found that by searching through Google... I know there was an article published in late 69 or early 70, 1 or 2 pages I think - at least 2 of those pics. I'm not sure what Mag it was, though...

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Steve C · Post by **Steve C** » Mon Jun 17, 2002 4:16 am

Hi

There are some interesting almost mid engine chassis here http://nova-international.net/data/chassis.htm

Steve C

staab · Post by **staab** » Mon Jun 17, 2002 3:19 pm

that is one of the ugliest bugs ive ever seen

Michael Ghia · Post by **Michael Ghia** » Wed Jun 19, 2002 8:02 am

You can use a T25 transmission for it's hydraulic clutch... the bellhousing is the same as the T2 bellhousing... just with different parts bolted to it.
I'm using Porsche parts for mid-mounting. The 915 box can be converted to a 916 trans as was used in the Porsche 916. This is a side shift mechanism and rod.
I do have the problem of getting air to the engine though. I'll start off with NACA ducts in the rear 1/4 windows.
MG

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Post by **Piledriver** » Sun Jun 23, 2002 8:01 am

"that is one of the ugliest bugs ive ever seen"

I couldn't agree more, but a mid engined 3.8 litre flat 8 (2x1600) in a bug body probably was pretty darn quick...

vwfye · Post by **vwfye** » Tue Jul 02, 2002 5:01 pm

hey mike ghia, i just rerouted air to my midengine from under the car using 10cm aluminumn flexy hose. it dropped my oil temps dramatically and best of all you can't see the ducting unless you....well, duck!

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ericsbracer · Post by **ericsbracer** » Wed Jul 03, 2002 10:10 am

Ugly? Well - beauty is in the eyes of the beholder... Fast - You Bet!! Out qualified a Ford GT40 and a Lola-Chevy!!

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bugboy · Post by **bugboy** » Fri Jul 05, 2002 9:43 pm

to put in a vw engine in the middle would you just turn it backwards like they do some of the sand rails. i have never seen this done bfore and how would you shift.

Type 396 · Post by **Type 396** » Mon Jul 08, 2002 4:30 pm

bugboy,
you have just have to flip the ring and pinion in the stocker tranny and turn the whole thing around... I love mine! shifting is done with a VW midengine unit and hydraulic clutch.

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