zr240 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hi all I race a fairly modified 240z in Australia. The engine/gearbox (L28) are still in the std position and I was wondering if anyone has had any experiance with moving the engine/gearbox back and down a bit to better balance the car. any info would be greatly appreciated Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Ashley, I don’t know how much would be gained. (frt / rear weight bias) At best (without major mods) you could only move engine back maybe 3â€. That would move trany / shifter back the same ??? As far as lowering the engine / trany, ground clearance issues ??? Not to say it can’t be done. I would think that time / money would be better spent in supension tuning to get your car handling and setup where you want it. And welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 JohnC has done it. You may want to try to PM him. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 I moved mine back exactly 2". The stock hood latch stuff will probably be in the way, I have pins so I don't know. You also can't lower it any more as the oil pump will now sit over the front cross member. I made a new rear trans mount and made 2 motor mount spacers out of 1/4" plate to move the front back, also had to have the D shaft shortend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 I should also mention. Can't remember why I only went back 2" but I know I wouldn't go back more. Getting to the bellhousing bolts is know a pain. I did move it back as I have straight line traction problems. I don't know how much it helped but i know it didn't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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