Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > Reminds _me_ of a mid-80s Car & Driver project, back when that > magazine was a lot more interesting---they put a second engine behind > the seats of a Honda CRX driving the back wheels through a second > transaxle (linked to the same shifter).
I thought the drivetrains were somewhat independent, so you could run one in neutral with the engine off, but I could be wrong on that point. Honda gave them a couple of brand new auto tranny Accords from a train wreck to serve as engine/suspension donors. I think the CRX then had two 2.2L engines and four wheel drive. Handily outran a CRX Si, but used a lot more fuel. I remember the story about checking the oil at a gas station. "What'r ya doin' back there?" "Checking the oil". The observer didn't think that was funny, especially after he watched the writer check the oil on the front engine. Then one engine starts, followed by the sound of the other engine starting. I must admit, it was more interesting than the C&D project 300TD. Mitch.
