Transaxle manual gearbox quick question

[Veeayt]

I'm building a project car - RWD about 1400+ kgs with Mercedes M120 in front. To compensate the overweight I thought about using Maserati 3200/4200 transaxle manual (since I prefer the stick to do the sticking), but not sure they strong enough to handle 450+ torques after doing some homework. Is there any other option to go for, at all? I know Porsche built some. There are possibly some specialists that can strengthten it, but haven't find any after a bit of googling. Thanks for suggestions.

[Veeayt]

Oh come on. That's what Clarkson says - it's cool and funny

On the serious note - Maseratis mentioned are wastly heavier than my car, so theoretically it could just handle it. In reality, however... Don't want to fork some serious dough without being sure.

[Veeayt]

kambites said:

Worth having a look at what people use in things like Ultimas? They often run crazy power/torque.

I thought they are directly attached to an engine, no?

[Veeayt]

Thanks for all the replies, guys, I think I got the picture.