DeTomaso Mailing List: June 2001, Message #90

There are various options open. Two of the best are Hewland and
Porsche.Hewland is 100% race gear. The Porsche transaxles can be switched
around by rotating the differential to (drive backwards). This then opens up
many options including tiptronic, and 6 speed sequential with button control
on the steering wheel (NICE ONE). A cheaper option to a Porsche tranny is
that of  the european VW transporter vans. These are heavey duty work trucks
with the traditional VW rear engine layout. Cheap to buy and many race/up
grade convertions and interchanges with Hewland too. Check out a web site
for Ultima cars in the UK, they have mid engined chevy powered sports cars
with Porsche transaxles and many options.

Dean


----- Original Message -----

From: "Nolan Scheid" <nolan@clipper.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list" <detomaso@realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 11:24 AM
Subject: GETRAG's 6 speed transaxle


> Hello Everyone
> I have been wondering what other 6 speed transaxles will work in our cars.
> So far I know about the RBT from Lloyd, and the Quaife. What others are
> there?
>
> I have been looking at  http://www.panteraclub.com/guara.htm and noticed
> that the Guara has a 6 speed Getrag transaxle.
> Does anyone know where to get the specs on this transaxle? How much torque
> will it handle? Can you send me to any websites with more information? So
> far I am not having much luck finding information.
>
> Thank you,
> Nolan
>
>