Mendeola Transaxle

Thanks for the pictures, Dennis! Can't wait for more info!

Michael

Wow, the only model they have that has a rating over 375 hp is $23,500 list......Can you say ouch !!

I check them out a couple years ago and their ratings for horsepower in the sand and or dirt was much lower than the 500HP rating that is generally accepted for the ZF on the pavement.

So I wonder what transaxle is stronger?

The SDR model is the one for the GT40 kit cars and it shows on there web site as a 5 spd and it does not give any horsepower ratings.

I did a fair bit of research on these as a replacement. What I found was.

1. The ones that handle the high torque are expensive. Starting at $10,000. The HD-4 claims can handle 800-1100 ft/lbs in sand buggy trim but starts at $23,500. (Also see #2)


2.The available top gears and final gear ratios are much lower than what the ZF offers by a fair margin. (I talked to Mendeola about this and they claim a fair bit of interest in higher gearing so might research.)

3. Slightly longer than a ZF requiring modification like the ZF-6.

4. Heavier duty transaxles are non syncro dog style sequential shift. (Better for road racing as they generate less heat than a synchro trans)They also have built in provisions for trans cooler pumps.

The SDR as shown was one of the lower rated transaxles and was more geared toward the street folks. Judging by the materials used I think these transaxles are rated lower than actual capability and was hinted this by the folks at Mendeola. All in all though I would say these are awesome Transaxles.

It too bad these would not make a realistic alternative. I like the idea of the axles being closer to the front which would maybe make more room for a 460?

Guys,

I think there may be some confusion between the Mendeola transaxle and the new ZFQ that Mike Quaife is manufacturing, which is also supposed to be unveiled at SEMA.

The Quaife ZFQ is a direct replacement for the ZF both dimensionally and in output shaft location. It has been developed for the GT40 and Ultima boys.

I have some photo's I collected together from the GT40 forum as the project has progressed and I'll start a new photo album thread.

Hello,

Just registered on this site to answer any questions you might have. So feel free to ask away.

Thank you.

Welcome to the site! I guess what everyone is looking for is a replacement for the ZF that will handle at least the same horsepower, and be better or cheaper or both! See we don't ask for much!