Guest Anonymous Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 I am concidering buying a 74 260Z with a 350 V8 that was mounted using the Scarab method. Is it possible to remount the engine using the JTR method and if so what would be involved? I am looking at the car this weekend so any prompt replies would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Ambrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank280z Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 I have done this. Took one day. And four hands. Basically yank it out. Mount the JTR brackets. Remove the tranny brackets in the tunnel. Check the wiring reroute for heat clearance. And the brake lines as well. Remove the hood lacth assy. I would definitely recommend purchasing the jtr book before you attempt it. As for the car. If its a good deal and you know your plan.... ------------------ Build it. Drive it. Improve it. http://www.angelfire.com/extreme2/frankzpage/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Ambrose, Yes, I'd so GO FOR IT! There are a few others that have gone from Scarab position to JTR. Frank, other than all that, you'd need to shorten the driveshaft or buy a shorter one, right? About 4 inches shorter if you keep the same transmission. But install the engine/trans first and measure. I hear the JTR book is back in print. Definitely get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Ambrose: I am concidering buying a 74 260Z with a 350 V8 that was mounted using the Scarab method. Is it possible to remount the engine using the JTR method and if so what would be involved? I am looking at the car this weekend so any prompt replies would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Ambrose My 240-350 V8 conversion didn't mount the engine as far back as the JTR method. (I still just can use the stock hood latch.)If I had to do it over I would push the engine as far towards the firewall as possible. It buys the extra clearance that I have needed for several modifications to the cooling, A/C and electrical systems. Pay attention to the final alignment/balance of your drive-train components. Read the JTR book and the material on this WEB Site. Good Luck and good reading. ------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 If you like the price on the Z, by all means purchase the car!!!!! The JTR method is not very expensive and you can even fabricate the parts yourself for cheap. Buy the car first, then the manual, then go to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 16, 2001 Share Posted February 16, 2001 Thanks to all you replied to my post. If the deal goes through you will be hearing alot more from me. What a great site! Ambrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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