[DML] Re: Northstar V8

[Jus4sho@xxxx]

In response to the comment about the Northstar transmission: You would not 
want the northstar transmission. The motor sits in front of the 
transmission, which would not work in the D. Perhaps the northstar could be 
mounted in a longitudinal manner and mated (via adapter plate) with a Porsche 
tranny. I don't know the length of the Northstar to know if this would fit 
either. None of these are cheap options, but if such an interesting 
combination were, everyone would have them! 

I'd really be interested in the Mazda rotary conversion. Anyone doing or 
seriously considering this? Also, does anyone know the weights of a 
complete, stock D motor vs. the rotary?

Steve