Ok, I'm in the process of sourcing parts for my next engine upgrade to the Smart, Yes a bike engine. I've seen a few remote chain diffs but wanted the correct one for the job. I've got a Mini engine already in my car so the pot joints are the same as the Mini ATB diffs I've seen on Quaife, but are the output shafts the same distance apart?

Any advice welcomed (that includes engine choice on a budget!)

I think the diff assembly will be further towards the passenger side of the vehicle so the drive shaft lengths would need adjusting.

Have a look here for more info on using a mini diff.

http://www.westhouse.plus.com/chaindrive1.htm

[Edited on 14/7/08 by chrism]

You have U2U!

You haven't got the space to directly drive a chain diff as you have said, you need to offset drive it, you need a jackshaft and heavily offset driveshafts to make this work

David

[Edited on 15/7/08 by Minicooper]

Found a piccie

Cheers
David