JTR ENGINE HEIGHT

[John Scott]

Anyone using the JTR engine mounts: How much oil pan to ground clearance do you have? How high is your crankshaft centerline in relation to any fixed point in the chassis. For example, top of steering rack, or what ever? I know this will vary with suspension mods, engine types etc. just trying to get a ball park figure. Still pondering a new mount for the procharger w/o hammering, cutting, etc. Thanks

JS

 

[This message has been edited by John Scott (edited May 29, 2000).]

[Guest Fast Frog]

John:

 

I've got JTR mounts. If you are wanting to considering bracket fabrication, I don't think the oil pan will come into play. What's more critical is the clearance SC crank pulley. If you are going to mount it outside the accessory pulleys, the largest dia you want to go is 6". Any bigger and you'll be interfereing with your front sway bar. My Sc crank pulley is 6" and I can barely fit my the tip of my index finger between them.

 

The oil pan ht may differ with suspension mods but the crank vs sway bar won't be that much diff with suspen mods cause the front straight portion of the sway bar is attached to the frame rails as are the engine mts.

 

If you really need it, I'll get the ground clearance of the oil pan.

[John Scott]

I really want the oilpan clearance and some reference of the height of the engine in the chassis. The oilpan is of course dependent on suspension,tire height etc., once its mounted in the chassis. I set up my own mounting system and have nothing to compare it to. The oilpan issue is one more of curiosity, the engine height to some reference point is more critical. For example, my cranckshaft centerline is aprox. 2.5 inches above the top surface of my swaybar. My pulleys are 1/2 inch above the front crossmember, hang below the top tube of the steering rack. Thanks,

JS