camaro trans in a vette?
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The torque tube is not built so that a rwd transmission that bolts to an engine can just bolt to it instead.
I really can not see how this is true. There are 2 rubber bushings at the motor and another single rubber mount on the diff. I really can't see the motor/torque tube/transmission/diff assembly making the chassis of the car any stiffer with those rubber mounts in there.
Peter
I really can not see how this is true. There are 2 rubber bushings at the motor and another single rubber mount on the diff. I really can't see the motor/torque tube/transmission/diff assembly making the chassis of the car any stiffer with those rubber mounts in there.
Peter
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Your right on one ,and wrong on the other.
Yes, the torque tubes purpose is to "Extend" thoe mounting point so that the transmission can sit in the rear.
NO, the torque tube does not make the drivetrain stiffer. It causes one of the main weak points in the drivetrain. A traditional motor/transmission mount is the most optimal way to go.
Yes, the torque tubes purpose is to "Extend" thoe mounting point so that the transmission can sit in the rear.
NO, the torque tube does not make the drivetrain stiffer. It causes one of the main weak points in the drivetrain. A traditional motor/transmission mount is the most optimal way to go.
The torque tube is not built so that a rwd transmission that bolts to an engine can just bolt to it instead.
I really can not see how this is true. There are 2 rubber bushings at the motor and another single rubber mount on the diff. I really can't see the motor/torque tube/transmission/diff assembly making the chassis of the car any stiffer with those rubber mounts in there.
Peter
I really can not see how this is true. There are 2 rubber bushings at the motor and another single rubber mount on the diff. I really can't see the motor/torque tube/transmission/diff assembly making the chassis of the car any stiffer with those rubber mounts in there.
Peter
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