JustinOlson Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Here is a current picture of the engine pushed all the way back against the firewall. I'm proposing moving the engine back 12"-14" from this position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamb82 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 is this car being built to just do wheel stands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 i think its a little overkill to move the engine back that much IMO. and just more fab work and delay time. i know someone who has the whole firewall(240z) removed and made a new one set back 5-6 inches redrilled holes to use different booster and master cylinders. the car is however all tubed out. i know it makes it more of a center engine vehicle but does it actually make that much of a difference??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 That is the question of the week for me. To cut the firewall out or not. Well I'm off to buy 4 more jack stands so I can cut the floor all the way out. From there I'll eye ball this idea and make a decision. Update later today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 dont forget it will interfear with your gas pedal and that will also need to be modified and maybe run the throttle cable under the manifold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Updated Engine Position: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjoel Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Updated Engine Position: I'm curious, what are you going to do about the shifter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'll get an interior shot tomorrow. The shifter isn't too bad. Just going to start with a S shape shifter handle. from there I may end up revising the linkage on this to bring the shifter forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 You bolting the tranny to the diff? haha interesting. keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 ... I've recently acquired a welder and a full shop area ... That's reason enough right there. START CUTIN'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 You are going to end up with a "chode" drive shaft. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 The driveshaft looks like it will be about 6"-10" long total length. More pictures this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 looks like a 3 cylinder now. im assuming your going to fab up a new manifold like the s2k pic you posted? what about motor mounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 How are you going to change the rear spark plugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Wow that's pretty wild. Looking forward to updates and moar pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Holy crap! Nothing like pulling an engine out (or your dash and removeable panel) to do a minor service on your engine. HA. At least with the full tubular frame you can build as many access panels as you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Are you going to make an exhaust manifold to bring the turbo further forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleakdragonmage Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 That is the question of the week for me. No, this is question of the week: How do you plan to change the rear spark plugs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 No, this is question of the week: How do you plan to change the rear spark plugs... Probably a removable panel on the inside... Anyway, do you have any photos inside the car? Will you be redoing the inside of the passenger's side to accomodate the downpipe, or will the turbo be relocated? Very interesting idea -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm going to retain both the current intake manifold and exhaust manifold. My Borg Warner S366 should be arriving shortly. I will be test fitting the turbo prior to sending the head of for porting. There will be removable access panels in the interior to work on the back side of the engine without pulling it. The down pipe will come down and go down the middle of the trans tunnel right above the transmission. I will need to insulate it with exhaust wrap to keep the interior temps reasonable. I'll go over to the shop tomorrow after school to get some additional pictures. Regards, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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