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Re: Drivetrain where motors are on the same axis as the chassis sides??

Worm gears are generally low efficiency. I know 1425 used some high efficiency 4 lead worm gears in 07.

75 used a shaft and bevel gear setup in 07 as well.

Of the two I liked 1425's setup better, but the space advantage really wasn't a big deal. Hasn't been a year yet where you needed the entire center to be empty.

Putting the gearbox over the chassis rails, like 330 in 07/08, might be a better space savings for you.