Mycarispurty Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Is it ok to mount just the engine block in my 280Z while I dig up the rest of the parts I want to use? I don't want to have a Chevy small block in my garage taking up space if when I get the motor home, I can just lower it into the engine bay and bolt it to the mounts/crossmember and forget about it until I get the rest of the parts ready. From what I recall, when I pulled the t5 out of my Mustang to swap throwout bearings, the engine wanted to lean back towards the middle of the car because the transmission and crossmemeber weren't there to hold the rest of the motor up, and it was wanting to rest on the frame rails on the headers. I know the mounts on the blocks go further up towards the front, just want to make sure so possibly I can get just the motor for now, and find the transmission I want to use later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I don't see it being a big problem placing just the engine in the bay bolted to the mounts, just as long as you supported the back of it. A good jackstand or two would probably do the trick. I wouldn't just leave it hanging there without any support. I think it would put a little too much stress on the mounts themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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