Nissan Corvette/Porsche killer O.T.

What the heck do you think you're doing in 3rd (3 speed), 4th (4 speed), or drive (a/t)??? No big deal at all. Better front rear weight distribution. Jeff

LOL, is with GM doing it.

--Shiva--

ok, lets RESTATE IT.. WHY run it INSIDE a pipe? admittedly the car is only like 4" off the ground, but why put the shaft in a PIPE, certainly NOT to save weight, even tho it is aluminum..

--Shiva--

That performance is similar to my 2003 Honda which does 0-60 in 3.7, and a top end of 150. Er, it has but one drive wheel. You can buy them all day for 20K.

To make the driveline a packaged structural member. It can be pre-assembled off site and installed as a unit in the body/frame structure. Assembly line engineering at it's strangest Jeff

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I became enamored with the Nissan Skyline GT-R 30 years ago when I raced one in my Austin Healey (in Japan). Nissan (i.e. Datsun) has been unwilling to sell a US modified version since then. John, are you saying they will do so now? I may have to inquire.....:-) Can't imagine the fun! Although at my age, I'd want a test drive to see if there's any comfort in it.

Rich

Richard Morris Renton, WA

_____________________ It wouldn't be the first time GM did it. First year Pontiac Tempest had it, with the SOHC six.

It also worked for Lancia in the 50's, and all Alfas after the Alfetta. Can't use Spicer joints, but they do work. Shift linkage is a yard long, though.

Only thing about the Tempest was the driveshaft was a drive cable instead. Used to run around with 3 sisters that has a 4 cylinder edition. Didn't have to worry about brreaking the cable with that setup.