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Originally posted by L1P1
1) Is a 5-speed AWD transaxle readily convertible to a 2WD mid-engine configuration using just the front 'axle' output.
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I don't see why not. You're not really talking about 'converting' anything - you'd just be taking the engine and transaxle and moving them back in the car so it'd be driving the rear wheels instead of the front.
As for converting it from AWD to 2WD, you can just get a 2WD tranny, or just remove transfer clutch, I guess.
Still, as much as I love this engine, I don't know why you'd use one in a homebuilt mid-engine car. It's not very common, and since it's so flat you're going to have problems designing a rigid chassis around it. Why not use a more common V6 that you can get parts for more easily? A transverse V6 with transaxle would even provide you a very compact powerplant that might be easier to design a frame around.