str8pipez Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hadn't seen pics of Hawks parts. They just emailed the attached with pricing: Headers $1250 (!) Engine Mounts $299 Trans $150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow78z Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Those are very clean and simple looking engine mounts. Lots of room for other activities also. Edited August 14, 2014 by Slow78z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I have their stuff on my car. Very pleased with the weld quality, material quality, and service. Bruce was a stand up guy and repeatedly told me that he would fix anything if I saw there was an issue. Let's put it this way...... the shop installing my loot in the car liked them so much that they have ordered a set for another project....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Texas300, you have a 240z, right? How are their headers for your car? The mockup car they show looks to be a 280z from the turn signals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I have a 1/70 Series 1 car. So yes it is a 240. The mock up car they used is a 280z, I believe it is a 77 or 78 model. these headers fit good with my car. From what I was told there was a little massaging but out of all of the other options these have fit the best. The guys liked this option so much that the lead tech whom is building a Datsun as well has bought this set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Does anyone have a picture from the front with the crossmember installed? I'm trying to judge how far below the crossmember the pan and headers hang as compared to the Johns Cars offerings. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 No lie! Two really tight spots with JCI are the steering rack to crank pulley and the oil pan to ground clearances. 1" higher mounting would fix several issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 This is all I have currently.....I am going to the shop tomorrow so let me know what other pics you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 It will be interesting to see that with the rack and damper mounted. jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsicard Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Looks like the crank damper may clear the steering rack. The original location of the steering shaft appears to be blocked by the drivers side headers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Based on the pictures, I am also curious as to how the steering issue is address. Interesting setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjake Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Ok guys here's the deal steering clearance is not an issue. The shaft has to be removed to install the ds header. As far as rack clearance the production mounts are designed to clear a 10% od crank pulley for supercharger applications sooooo a standard pulley clears w lots of room to spare and Bruces hood shuts w the magnacharger w no issues.. These mounts were built to position the engine in the best location possible. Lets face the facts the JCI tranny mount is not the best option with mosf S30 cars having floorpan issues. In a nutshell this is just a more modern option that does not take up as much room as anything else available. Very Cool design IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 So does mine.... with my Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have enjoyed my JCI kit, but I plan to use the Hawks kit next time-if there ever is a next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreco Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Lets face the facts the JCI tranny mount is not the best option with mosf S30 cars having floorpan issues. Cool design IMO. I've had this same thought as well but so far I havent had any issues with mine . What does Hawks trans mount look like? or did I miss the picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I fab'd up one. I did not use theirs as I was not sure of my transmission selection at the time I purchased my set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8pipez Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) From the photo it looks like the tranny mount has the same basic shape as the CX Racing version, more of a "cradle" if you will. Looks like it bolts to the frame rail as well. Edited August 19, 2014 by str8pipez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Correct it bolts to the frame rails. It will help with chasis rigidity when it is all said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8pipez Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 I assume through the floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No not through the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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