Guest Russ240z Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 Does anyone run a front motor plate in their Z? I know lots of drag racers that use them. Why not put one in a Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 I run one for a (pardon me) Ford. In fact, I use two (front and rear plate). These are solidly mounted to the crossmember (f) and frame rails ®, but at one time contemplated mounting the front plate (for a front plate only option) on top of the OEM Z motor mounts (low hp version). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 Terry Oxandale uses one on his Ford V8 Z. Look for one of his post, I can't recall if he has his website in the signature line or not. As far as why no-one uses them, its easy, JTR is already made up, no reason to fuss with it. IMHO a person could just use the JTR setback plates with a set of solid engine mounts if that was what you wanted. Also you'll probably need to put some angle iron on top of the frame rail if its going to support it. On Terry's car he had said that you could probably hook the motor plate to the stock datsun motor mounts. Regards, Lone Ps: If you run a radical lopy cam you may want to consider if thats a good idea, unless you want to shake like a one legged maytag on spin at the traffic lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 Not yet,but I`m going too.I also intend on using the kit to make my own headers.I want to run them through the fender wells.unless someone know where to buy some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 I think the car should be full framed before a motor plate is used. I do like the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 I was thinking of using a motor plate too. Make sure that you have provisions for front plate and rear plate. Using only the front plate causes addtional stress on the bellhousing and has in the past caused bellhousing failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greimann Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 For a daily driven street car, I think a motor plate solid to the frame would transmit so much vibration that it would be very unpleasant to drive. I think a project car that is developed as a passenger vehicle (as opposed to a race only car) should be as reliable and smooth (except for some cam lope if desired) as a factory car. That is my "holy grail". It is easy to build a fast, loud vibration machine that breaks down frequently, but wouldn't we all like our rides to be as refined, reliable and easy to dive as a new Vette? That takes skill, craftsmanship and engineering expertise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 front motor plates are not a bad idea, especially if you plan on banging that car hard, i have had the "c" scarab risers walk on me on the drivers (torque side of the motor) causing all kinds of drivetrain vibration and torqueing off the crossmember on the trans, i would reinforce the chassis(the main cause i think) go with a front plate and reinforce the datsun mount ears and maybe even a little more welding in the front rame rail area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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