Boben Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I've been going back and forth and scratching my head upon the subject of ground clearance of my car with the V8 swap, since my oil pan will be sitting quite low. I would appreciate some input from you guys in the form of numbers and pictures. Please specify here your ground clearance and wheel specs with an accompanying picture of your car. Also state the measurement point that you used. The most preferable measurement would be from the longitudinal frame rail bottom surface to the ground. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miky360 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Im not V8 swapped but i'm lower than a benz key from the subframe. Exhaust hangs slightly lower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The cross member can take a much harder hit than any oil pan. Why even consider exposing the oil pan as the low point? You'll be thinking about only one thing whenever you see a bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boben Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 The cross member can take a much harder hit than any oil pan. Why even consider exposing the oil pan as the low point? You'll be thinking about only one thing whenever you see a bump. This is a valid point. I will definitely be making a shield for the oil pan so that if I hit a rock or something, the shield will take the hit and the car will rise on top of the obstacle. Kind of like driving a boat on rocks. I am only interested now on the subject of ground clearance and appearance, so please give input regardless of which powertrain your running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Duncan Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) My Chumpcar "77 280z is 4.375" in the front (to the crossmember) and 4.75" in the back to the bottom rear diff. It's streetable but barely, have to be careful of driveways and speedbumps. It's got 225-45-R15's so they don't fill up the fender (no hella flush) but they do keep it low to the ground. Edited May 28, 2016 by Chris Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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