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<blockquote data-quote="paradisepwoffrd" data-source="post: 271377" data-attributes="member: 4561"><p>with most of the Honda engines you do not have to flip the axles. This is why most ppl use honda vs other manufacturers. B, D, H, & F series Honda engines spin counter clockwise along with Corvair flat-6 engines. </p><p></p><p>When you place these engines in the rear of a buggy with the front of the engine towards the rear, it allows the axles to be run normally. It also places the transmission output towards the center of the chassis, allowing the driveshafts to go strait to the axles.</p><p></p><p>You can use other fwd drivetrains with the correct orientation inside the chassis. If you have them facing forward, the axles will not need to be flipped but the rig will be long due to the trans output being at the back of the chassis. If you face the engine to the rear like a CCW motor, the trans will be in the right spot but the axles will need to be flipped.</p><p></p><p>I have thought about doing the later using a SC 3.8l & transaxle from a newer Buick/Pontiac.</p><p></p><p>The biggest advantage I see with running the honda or other fwd drivetrains is how compact everything is lengthwise. Allows for shorter wb and better packaging/comfort in the pass compartment. Plus visibility from rear engine is great.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="paradisepwoffrd, post: 271377, member: 4561"] with most of the Honda engines you do not have to flip the axles. This is why most ppl use honda vs other manufacturers. B, D, H, & F series Honda engines spin counter clockwise along with Corvair flat-6 engines. When you place these engines in the rear of a buggy with the front of the engine towards the rear, it allows the axles to be run normally. It also places the transmission output towards the center of the chassis, allowing the driveshafts to go strait to the axles. You can use other fwd drivetrains with the correct orientation inside the chassis. If you have them facing forward, the axles will not need to be flipped but the rig will be long due to the trans output being at the back of the chassis. If you face the engine to the rear like a CCW motor, the trans will be in the right spot but the axles will need to be flipped. I have thought about doing the later using a SC 3.8l & transaxle from a newer Buick/Pontiac. The biggest advantage I see with running the honda or other fwd drivetrains is how compact everything is lengthwise. Allows for shorter wb and better packaging/comfort in the pass compartment. Plus visibility from rear engine is great. [/QUOTE]
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