RPM limit

[Crosley.In.AZ]

run it like you stole it.....anything can break so ,  use a trans shield too

A direct drive eliminating the t-converter would work fine.

[Leon]

I've seen couplers that acted like one way clutches so when you lift on the gas, it freewheels and prevents the engine from providing any braking.  That would allow a shutdown without causing any wheellock.

[1FATGMC]

You might want to get a hold of Jim Knapp who's car is the Barnyard Bomber.  He just won the SCTA points championship this past year and runs a Honda in his streamliner.  I'm not sure of what one, but he might be able to give you some pointers.

Good luck on the lakester.  Do you have any photos to post??

Personally I would want more than 3 speeds on that little motor, but I don't know if you are going after a record or fun or both, but sooner or later you will think "record" .

I have his e-mail address if you want it.

Also have you looked at HARV'S G/GL LAKESTER BUILD ?  He has coupled a motor to a different transmission (HERE )  and also on my site I have SOME PICTURES besides his that give you ideas on how people have shifted rear motor/transmission combinations.  Not too hard to do.

c ya,

Sum