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By Terry F Date 2007-12-06 20:30
Do you guys know if a Covair Powerglide transaxle can be used in a mid-engine setup? I know the Covair is a reverse rotation motor but that means the Powerglide pump(s) probably need to continue to run in the counterclock wise direction.

Terry
By Mel Adjusted Date 2007-12-07 06:31
I think you'll have a rotation problem...  look into a Subaru SVX 2wd automatic..  very compact and take alot of power.
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By Terry F Date 2007-12-07 21:45
The reason I asked was I could get a Corvair transaxle, I've never ran across a Subaru 2wd automatic.

Here the only one I've ever seen...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=539929
By Rick M 333 Date 2007-12-07 22:27
There's always a bunch of Scooby autos on Fleabay, btw...cheap, too!
By Paul Moran (DBA Architect) Date 2007-12-14 00:36
I've got a 4WD transmission from a '98 Legacy.  Not sure that would help.  It could be delivered to the Silver Lake area. Paul...
Chicago, IL
EMPI Imp 1002 ('69)/Subaru EJ20 Turbo/LinkPlus ECU
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