fastfox347 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I have a 1977 280z im putting my 302/t5 in out of my mustang, im making my own mounts for everything. One big snag i ran into is i dont have the headers yet im waiting on them to get back from coating. Im borrowing a friends engine hoist so i can get it in there and mounted but hes gonna need it back before my headers will probably be done and back to me. My question is what is everybody's crank centerline measurement (balancer bolt) between the frame rails? My rails are 25" apart so if i dead-centered it, my centerline would be 12.5". Due to the steering shaft/header issue im wondering should i offset it to the passenger side an inch or so? If some people could chime in with there centerline measurements id greatly appreciate it. -THANKS p.s. ive attached a pic of the car and engine just so you can get an idea of what im working with, ill start a build thread later tonight with much more info and pics once i get this engine/trans mounted . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 You crank centerline should be in line with the pinion shaft on the diff. On the S30 that's offset to the passenger side. Shoot a laser from the diff flange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shemyazaz Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Look back through my build thread and you can see the offset. We eyeballed it. Did you clearance that header before you sent it off for coating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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