tmcnam Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hi, I've tried searching for this and came up snake eyes. I need the basic dimensions or a good drawing for the MSA style mounts for the 280Z. Essentially I need the depth (square or rectangular tube size) and the amount off rear offset of the holes. Any dimensions would be helpful. Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcnam Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 I guess no one has the dimensions of the 280Z MSA V8 mounts. Can anyone tell me the size of the rectangular tubing that they use? Is one side taller than the other? I can figure out the setback myself but I want to make sure that the height of my engine is correct. Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I guess no one has the dimensions of the 280Z MSA V8 mounts. Can anyone tell me the size of the rectangular tubing that they use? Is one side taller than the other? I can figure out the setback myself but I want to make sure that the height of my engine is correct. Thanks Tim Tim, few of the members run the MSA kit. I think member "Miles" is one of them. Search for his name and then PM or email him. He might be able to help. Most of us run JTR or Scarab for a small block Chevy and JCI or custom mounts for the LSx engines. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcnam Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Thanks Davy, I built a set of Scarab/Hooker type of mounts but just wasn't happy with the height of the engine nor the lack of setback. I have Mike's book but just don't want to go as low or as far back as he does. My 280Z is (was) a daily driver and I would rather have the ground clearance for the practicality rather than a slightly lower C of G. Basically, I want to move the engine as far back and as low as possible without changing the hood latch or changing to a small harmonic balancer. Seemed like the MSA mounts were a good compromise. I'm a 4th year med student and only get to work on the car about 1 weekend a month at most. I have welding/metal fabricating equipment available and hate to pay 2-300$ for ten dollars worth of metal and 30 minutes w/ a metal cutting bandsaw and a drillpress. I can prop the engine in place and take some measurements but that will kill a Saturday and I figured why reinvent the wheel if someone had already taken the measurements and made it all work. Thanks again for the comments. Regards, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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