Guest Locutus Posted May 27, 2000 Share Posted May 27, 2000 why does JTR offset the engine to the passenger side, wouldn't it make more sense to go straight down the middle of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 27, 2000 Share Posted May 27, 2000 I think the offset is for two reasons The first is so the exaust will clear the steering shaft and the second is to offset the weight of the driver. Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted May 27, 2000 Share Posted May 27, 2000 I believe the stock engine was at an offset too, only to a lesser degree. JS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted May 27, 2000 Share Posted May 27, 2000 Actually I think both the JTR and Nissan used a 3/4" offset. ------------------ Drax240z 1973 240z - L28TURBO transplant on the way! http://members.xoom.com/r_lewis/datsun.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted May 30, 2000 Share Posted May 30, 2000 Thats correct. Both are offset the same amount. This does several things... allows for the same driveline alignment side to side, and it also allows for less re-engineering of the factory mount position on the frame. The other points made above are also true. Weight bias to counter the weight of the driver. Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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