JustinOlson Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I was doing some measuring in the engine bay last night and I'm planning on moving the engine back 3.5" On the todolist I have: Shorten driveshaft Z32 transmission with mazworx adapter custom engine mounts custom transmission mount longer radiator hoses new throttle linkage What else am I missing? My biggest concern is the placement of the shifter so that shifting is comfortable. Who around here as moved the engine back in there car? Regards, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 why not move it down a few inches and build a new pan/oil pickup. I was thinking about doing this a long time ago with the motor close to the ground. Just make a wide and short pan with a center section like the AZ Zcar pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Thats definitely a good idea. It wouldn't be too hard for me to make a shorter pan as far as welding goes. Its a matter of everything clearing in the crank case. I could add windage tray of my own making while I'm at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Definitely a good idea. You are still running the L6 yes? I would be keen to hear how you go. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 This engine is back 4" and down 2". You'll have: 1. Exhaust header clearance issues with the driver's side footwell. 2. Oil pump/steering rack clearance issues. 3. Balancer/anti-roll abr clearance issues. EDIT: I had the oil pump and balancer clearance issues reversed. Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Yeah, I've decided that the L28 is going to stay for a while in my car. I need to learn how to drive and spend more of my money on the suspension and brakes of my car before I even think of more power. I'm just trying to make the most of what I have. I think I'll work on following Johns example. Regards, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 don't forget that the z32 tranny swap puts the shifter further back than the stock location, so if your going to move the engine/ tranny back even more, your shifter will be WAY far back. If you look at the stock 5 speed, the shifter has a curve in it to bring it back towards the driver. If you stuck with that transmission, you could use a straight shifter and still be comfortable shifting. just something to add to your list of complications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 JohnC, I am interested in how you resolved the oil pump/ARB interference problem. I am also interested in doing this to my race car, and will most likely look at leaning the engine over to achieve a lower CoG at the same time, any ideas on this or is it more application specific? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Actually, its an oil pump/steering rack interference (I editted my post above). I ddin't really resolve it because I solidly mounted the engine with about 1/2" clearance from the oil pump to the steering rack. I just had to jack up the engine a little bit to get the oil pump off when I broke a distributor shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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