[geeks] Off-road trucks (was F*n sweet car..)

[Tim H.]

I don't even want to think about that.  The engines would have to be timing locked, which would not allow for different front rear speeds, so it would drive like a 4 wheel drive (as opposed to an all wheel drive) and the assumption is it was meant to go fast, I wouldn't dare turn a corner in that kind of arrangement, it would be undriveable. The linking of two transmissions/clutches/torque converters would be a bit iffy also, I have a feeling that kind of thing would tear itself apart under heavy throttle, after all you wouldn't do it with mild motors, so we are talking well in excess of a thousand horsepower and who knows how much torque.  I am still toying with the idea of a two motor electric all wheel drive fiero, but the same hassles apply, and that wouldn't even have transmissions.

Tim


On Mon, 13 May 2002 11:44:48 -0400
Kurt Huhn <kurt at k-huhn.com> wrote:

> > > > I  think the physics of that are pretty impossible. :)
> > > >
> > >
> > > I'm trying to imagine where one would place two big-blocks.  Not that
> > > it's impossible, but I don't think it would be a Chevette any more, what
> > > with the frame modifications and body removal.  Hrm, it might be doable,
> > > but certainly would require enourmous amounts of engineering.
> > 
> > I'm thinking four wheel drive.  Engine in front driving front wheels, engine
> > in back driving rear wheels.  Plus provides some balancing.
> > 
> 
> ooooh.  Maybe - that makes the most sense.  I can't imagine my oversight
> here also - Hemis didn't come in 440 flavor.  The most common was 426,
> and I don't recall anything higher.  There were earlier hemis in smaller
> displacements, produced in the late 50's if memory serves.
> -- 
> Kurt
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