Motor direction in a mid motor 2WD

[Matt Airbrushing]

Ive started to build a mid motor car based on a B4.

Rather than build a 4 gear transmission or use an idler gear ive moved the layshaft onto the other side of the gearbox so the motor rotates in the same direction as stock.

This seems to be the best direction as this will counteract the torque from the wheels helping the keep the front down under acceleration.

However the atomic carbon conversions all have the motor rotate in the same direction as the wheels. With the motor infront of the rear wheels this will help to push the rear down, as well as lifting the front.
This might also help control the car in the air.

What do you guys think?