Any project ideas for a Ferarri transaxle like this?

[GregWeld]

I kinda like the NOVA idea... '66 or '67...

The minute you stick something/anything Ferrari in.... it better handle like a go kart...

I like the Volvo P1800 idea - but it's not very "commercial". Somebody is going to want to be able to get their money out of a project like this... ditto the VEGA idea tossed out (even though I ADMIT I once owned one...) Vegas really only have a "AA/FC" image -- and this is a FERRARI part... "WE" have to come up with something that can "carry" that Ferrari mystique... and be respected.

IMHO -- Ferrambo is "sitting" for a very good reason... as wonderful as it is - it's still a "rambler"... even though it's a very very kool one.

Personally -- I'd like to stick it in a mid year Vette... but that's not really "different enough" to make a big splash.... even though, to me, it's seems a "natural".... big HP - big handling - cutting edge...

How about a VW "micro bus" -- slammed -- LSx -- Ferrari transaxle... big tires and brakes... It would be SO kool to see something like that just tearing ass on track.... There's enough room in one that you could just rock out the interior = set up for like 4 bucket seats - with the LSx MID ENGINE... but it could be the cruise machine from hell --- At first glance it's a hippy bug - but on second look there's something just all wrong with that thought - and you start to notice big azz tires - aggressive stance and a sound that just doesn't quite fit what you're looking at....

[70rs]

I also like the Nova idea. But in a wagon. Lot's of room, popular body, good looking too. Different, but not too different. ??

[GregWeld]

I LOVE that idea Eric!!

There's a guy in Bainbridge - did a Nova wagon - made it a 2 door.... did the B pillars like a Nomad I think... LS motor -- chopped top - drove it to Power Tour and back...

Bet he's ready to move on to a different project and might give up the body... it has a lot of work in it already. It would be killer! Good idea.

But what do I know -- it's ROGERS project.

[70rs]

I saw that car in person. It does have a ton of work in it and it would be a great platform for the transaxle swap.

Hey Rodger?? How about a wagon?

[ironworks]

Well first off I have no intention in copying anybody. The ferambo is an awesome car, but not quite me cup of tea great way to display your work. I have a truck that does this.

The trans should be able to be paddle shifted since a 4L80 can be paddle shifted.

The distance from the rear axle center line has to be pretty long, so that will leave some cars out. I doubt it would fit a camaro, it might fit a 66-67 nova. If we did this to Johns nova he could have that back seat he always dreamed of.

I have been thinking of using it in a street rod, something with a short interior section and a 2 seater. I have a 36 ford 3 window and think it would be cool in that, but maybe to long. But what engine do you hook it up to?

Maybe this http://www.falconerengines.com/bio/bio_l6.php

I was also thinking an almost flat floored 4 seat bubble top impala.

Pantera or GTM super car would be cool also.

[70rs]

like the Impala idea. Sure would be a "one of one" build no matter what you do.

Hey Rodger, uh....did you notice the number at the bottom right corner of the opening page?