Quote Originally Posted by GTM RACER View Post
you might want to make the cross member over the gearbox removable. It makes taking the gearbox and engine a lot easier to remove and replace. If you are really going to put some power to the ground with that, might I suggest checking the vertical loads of the rear toe links for twisting and compression.
Hi GTM Racer.

Regarding the cross brace above the transaxle. With the current setup its necessary to remove the transaxle, clutch, and flywheel before the motor comes out easily. I might be able to squeeze it out with the clutch and flywheel still attached, but that’s more of a two man job. I have more in the way of the front accessories with the roll cage additions.

The motor has been in and out 5 times or more and I can do it with help from my 8 year old son who guides and watches the front accessories while I work the lift and twist the motor. The transaxle drops out the rear pretty easily I can do that myself with a cradle I made for my floor jack.

It would be nice to just lift the motor and transaxle out in one piece. I am not at the point where I bring a spare motor and transaxle to the track where a quick motor swap and transaxle swap is a premium. All that said I agree a removable cross brace would be very nice. Its on the list.

Regarding stiffening the toe links. The stock corvette pieces are good, but could be better. I replaced with aluminum links and rod ends.

These are both stiffer and the rod ends will take more of a beating and remain tight. Of course that moves the next weakest link to the frame brackets.

Boxing in the suspension mounting points is a project for another time as well. I am interested to see how the stock frame reacts. I am attempting to limit the scope of changes I make these days so I can be sure I am ready to start sorting out the car come March 30th.

Quote Originally Posted by Kempo View Post
John,
I've said it before and I'll say it again. You really are one hell of a craftsman. If it ain't available you just fabricate it. I'm definitely becoming a big fan of your work. Keep the updates coming buddy.
You are too kind Hugo. I'm just having fun over here.

John