Stock Car Mafia Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I emailed Austin Hoke on his kit and he mentioned the beta kits may be released the first part of next year. I agree that his work looks top notch and I'm hoping we can get a member of do an install down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitsnaugle Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Austin is a Looooong time member of HZ and just look at the parts... That stuff looks factory... Well done Austin!! I've been in contact with Austin trying to twist a set out of him, he's aparently pretty backed up right now: Hi Joel, Unfortunatly I havent had the time I hoped to make a set of beta test kits, my hobby / side business time has been less then I hoped this year and prevented me progressing as far as I wanted on several projects. The prototype kit is done as you have seen but I dont currently have the time to make a few changes and put together beta kits. I did design my mounts to work with the Hawk's headers and also to provide maximum space for other header combinations...however I have only tested with Hawk's. I have personally committed to seeing the orange car drive out of the garage before I work on on any other projects, that being said I hope to do the Beta run early next year but I'm hesitant to make any promises. I'd be willing to buy JCI's and CX racings headers for test fitting whenever he gets around to building the beta sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zspeed22 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Test fitting my engine with the Dirty Dingo mounts. Took the pictures for myself then decided I could share them here. This is with the engine pushed all of the way back. No issues with steering. I am using a Fbody pan . Edited December 14, 2015 by zspeed22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 I've had quite a few contacts regarding what will work with the cxr LT's...... Obviously the cx motor mounts work... I believe the dirty dingo will work as well but there is no confirmed install of this that I'm aware of...... I don't think jci or hawks will work, just mu 02. Any trans mount should work with the cxr LT's but will require some extra cut and weld to fit right, like most of these swaps. I have been very happy with my outcome using all cxr stuff minus Y pipe back as I wanted to use my own muffler and the location of my fuel cell would have fouled against the cxr piping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitsnaugle Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Just a heads up. I'm Beta Testing Hoke's mounts. I've already got his trans mount in my shop, its some beautiful work. I've ordered CX racing's and JCI's headers for test fits. Hoke's setup was designed with Hawks Headers to start so those are already covered. I've had quite a few contacts regarding what will work with the cxr LT's...... Obviously the cx motor mounts work... I believe the dirty dingo will work as well but there is no confirmed install of this that I'm aware of...... I don't think jci or hawks will work, just mu 02. Any trans mount should work with the cxr LT's but will require some extra cut and weld to fit right, like most of these swaps. I have been very happy with my outcome using all cxr stuff minus Y pipe back as I wanted to use my own muffler and the location of my fuel cell would have fouled against the cxr piping. Edited January 4, 2016 by spitsnaugle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zspeed22 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Deleted Edited January 4, 2016 by zspeed22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcrow Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I will be going with A. Hoke's kit. Hopefully he stays in the game and realizes we all really want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks260z Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I am planning on Hoke's and a 4L80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enforcercars Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 hey guys, getting ready to purchase ls swap kit, need some advice, I like the CX racing kit except the rear trans mount, was wondering if you guys saw any problems with using JCI's rear trans mount for t56 in stead of the Cx raicing. I figured that both JCI and CX must have the engine and trans lined up the same to put shifter in correct position. Let me know your thought.s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 what don't you like about the mount? It works great in my application....solid and stout, easy to intall in my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitsnaugle Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) hey guys, getting ready to purchase ls swap kit, need some advice, I like the CX racing kit except the rear trans mount, was wondering if you guys saw any problems with using JCI's rear trans mount for t56 in stead of the Cx raicing. I figured that both JCI and CX must have the engine and trans lined up the same to put shifter in correct position. Let me know your thought.s Don't assume two builders locate something in the same place! CX racing's kit allows for forward/rearward location changes, vs JCI's is as-is. Also the two kits dont likely mount the engine at the same height, which would make for some funky driveline angles. Edited January 4, 2016 by spitsnaugle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 I volunteered to be a beta car for hoke but was to impatient to wait and with the CXR.... I like Hokes stuff from what I see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 I could not agree more spits..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enforcercars Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) thanks for the input, what i dont like about the Cx is that bolts going thru the top of the trans tunnel, where you would see the bolt. JCi is on the floor board. Guess I will be going with jci Edited January 4, 2016 by enforcercars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 I painted mine black and it blends in with the tranny tunnel.. here is a shot of the drivers side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enforcercars Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 looks better than expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enforcercars Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Ok, guys, man I have been racking my brain, so I called CXracing about there rear mount, my Z is a 1971 and does not have the horizontal mounts, my bolts are vertical and he said it should be a easier install since my car was originally a standard. I think I am going to go order the CX stuff, looks really good and seems that the trans mount is not an issue. Can anyone verify about the Z's having a different style trans mount for years. Also, I guess its a high mount alt, which talking to dirty dingo, they have a driver high mount bracket and high mount ac for passenger which will work great. looking better and better Edited January 6, 2016 by enforcercars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enforcercars Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Well, it feels great, ordered the CX racing, really appreicate all the input, had another member researched this with me and all looks to be great. Thanks again Edited January 6, 2016 by enforcercars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Can anyone verify about the Z's having a different style trans mount for years. Yes, the 240z transmissions mounts are different than the 280z. I cannot speak for the 260z though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 cx uses the low mount alternator with ease... Check my build log. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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