Volvo RWD 200 Forum

Hi Shannon - thanks for the reply. For some reason the system won't let me update my email address, so I had to log on to see the messages.

I have a Warp9 with a 1.25-inch keyed shaft, not the TransWarp9. I'm going clutchless, so just need to couple the 1.25-inch keyed shaft to the trans input shaft. The Warp9 has a recess for a pilot bushing, so the pilot shaft of the trans will fit in there and be supported, and the motor housing and bellhousing will be firmly connected with 1/2-inch aluminium spacer disks. If worse comes to worse, I'll modify a clutch disk to enable mounting it to a machined motor shaft coupling...I was just hoping to find some other splined object that was more robust than a clutch disk...although many people use a modified clutch disk.

Using an auto trans is not feasible due to the need for hydraulic pressure - needs an electric pump which wastes battery power. With around-town driving, a manual trans with no clutch works great because you can pretty much stay in 2nd or 3rd gear, depending on the speed zone. Shifting isn't too difficult, even without the clutch, if done slowly.

I'll try the library link - thanks!

Greg