DAW Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 There are many engines out there that would make great transplants for a hybrid Z but the front-sump make these impractical. For some engine swaps into the PL510 they flip the front crossmember around to accommodate the front sump. Has anyone out there used an alternative crossmember, maybe with the steering rack behind the crossmember and alternate steering arms (like the 280ZX's use) to be able to fit a front-sump engine? I just bought an '87 Maserati Biturbo Spyder (38,000 miles, twin intercooled turbos, arrest-me red) and the engine looks like it could go well into an early Zcar if it weren't for the oilpan sump. DAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 A V6 should not have a problem fitting behind the crossmember of an early Z. If you have a ZX, it may cause problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 It wouldn't take too much to cut and flip a pan around and extend the pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 The RB's are front sump, but we make or use differant oil pans to make them fit. Or, you vcould always go dry-sump, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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