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Driver side Sanderson header installed. I just need to make a small dent for the steering shaft to clear the header, it just touches the #1 header pipe. I will have lots of ground clearance with these headers. Passenger side will need more work. I hope to have Sanderson modify the passenger side to work with the Hoke mounts. I live 20 miles from the Sanderson facility. The other problem I see not related to the Hoke mounts is #5 spark plug is to close to the header, there is only 1/4" clearance on my headers. Not enough room to get a spark plug socket on the plug. You would have to remove the headers to change the spark plug. Also the LS2 90 degree spark plug wire will not fit on the plug (not enough clearance). Pete

I made some adjustments, and now the steering just touches the header. I will just put a small dent in the pipe to clear the steering. The other problem I see with theses headers is the header pipe at the spark plug at #5 is to close. There is only 1/4" between the header and the spark plug. You cannot even get the sparkplug socket on the spark plug. You would have to remove the headers to change the plug. And the 90 degree LS2 spark plug wire does not have enough room to plug in. I did not use the CX racing or Hawks headers because I would like more ground clearance. When I get these headers to work I will have plenty of ground clearance. Pete

Sorry. The car is a 1971 240Z. The Ls2 is installed with Hoke performance mounts.

Has anyone had a fitment problem with Sanderson headers installed on an LS2 hitting the steering shaft? I bought the headers from Zcardepot, I assume they are the same headers sold at JTR. The headers need to move 3/8" towards the engine to clear the steering shaft. I will post a picture tomorrow. The car is a 1971 240Z, the LS2 is installed with Hoke performance mounts. Pete

LS2 Computer installed. Pete

Finished the T56 install. Wiring harness should be arriving this week. Pete

"BTW -- Is that an underdrive pulley on the crank? " Yes the pulley is a 25% underdrive pulley from Summit racing.

I received 4 washers, I used one on the bottom and one on the top of each mount. I know when I received the cross member from Austin he said that it was from a 280Z, I guess there could be a slight difference that could cause the issue. Pete

The only problem I had was the oil pan rested on the Ubolt bracket on the steering rack. I think I will trim some of the bracket and add a washer on top of the motor mount to raise the LS2 by 1/8". I think it will clear, or I can do what Austin suggest and remove the Ubolt and bracket and run without it. Pete

Ls2 with Hoke performance kit installed in the 240Z last night. Pete

What gauge wire are being installed in LSX swaps, between the alternator and starter? Pete

"Just wondering, what diff and CV axles are you using? " The differential is an R200 that was in the 240Z when I purchased the Z. I installed Wolf Racing CV axles.

LS2 finally going in the 240Z for the first time.

here is my solution. Pete

BrandenZ, are you happy with how far down the Hawk headers hang. Some of the pictures I have seen looks like they hang down lower then I want. That is the only reason I am thinking of making my own. I want the maximum road clearance as possible. Pete

"Clean looking build!! I've got a couple questions for you though, are you using the factory clutch master cylinder? What size primaries are your headers? I'm wondering because on hawk's site I saw everything from 1 3/4" TO 2" primaries. Or does any size fit? " I installed a Tilton .725 clutch master cylinder. I have an LS6 clutch and flywheel. I have not decided on headers yet. I might go with Hawks or build my own. Pete

Finished installing the low pressure fuel pump and vent line to feed the Edelbrock fuel sump. Installed a 4 relay and fuse box for fuel pump and cooling fan relays. Installing Nissan oil and temperature senders on the LS2, then I will be dropping the engine in the car.

If you look at the picture the clutch rod is 3/4" to the left of the clutch pedal. I will try and take a better picture.

I installed an after market Tilton clutch master cylinder, you can see in the picture the rod from the master cylinder does not line up with the clutch pedal. The rod is offset by about 3/4". The 240Z was missing the master cylinder, so I did not see how it was connected. How does the rod connect to the clutch pedal?

Getting closer to dropping in the engine. Finished the brake and clutch lines. Will finish running fuel lines this weekend. I will be using an electric low pressure fuel pump at the OEM gas tank feeding the Edelbrock fuel sump, that has a EFI fuel pump submerged in the fuel in the sump. Will finish removing extra wiring in the engine bay that will not be used.

Cleaning up some wiring and brake lines before attempting first engine install. Does anyone know what the four wires by the battery tray are? 2 red with black stripes, and 2 black with yellow stripes. Pete

Here are some pictures of the LS2, getting closer to install.

The slight difference you can see in the cross member steering brackets is because the Hoke cross member in the picture is from a 280Z, and my old cross member is from my 1971 240Z.

Tried to install the steering rack on the new Hoke cross member last night. But there was a problem with the new Energy suspension urethane mounts. I was sent 2 upper mounts for the passenger side, missing the lower passenger mount.