spork Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Well, as some may know, I purchased Stony's black 260z drag car as a roller. I'm in the process of getting the engine and trans mounted (L-series w/ powerglide). I've got my midplate figured out and how it'll mount, but was trying to figure out a front motor plate. Honestly, it looks like it would be a mess. Has anyone done one on a l-series? If so, where did you attach it to the engine? Got any pictures? Should I skip the idea of a front motor plate and just solid mount at the stock motor mount locations? Is there any big advantage to the motor plate vs solid mounts in the stock locations on the block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 E-Motive had back motor plate, and solid front tilted at an insane angle to the right side of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spork Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Tony, you don't happen to have any pictures? I was pretty sure that the electramotive car used a motor plate...but I haven't come up with pictures any where. I've been skimming through books and websites without much luck so far. Like I said, I've got the midplate handled, but where to attach the front plate just looks kinda hairy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 How to modify has some shots in B&W, look again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spork Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 That figures...that's the book that I've been looking for..almost a week now. Probably loaned it out never to be seen again. Guess it's time to buy another copy! Thanks Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) I started flipping through my How To Modify book to add the pics here, but didn't see any. Do you know where I should be looking Tony? I'm sure I'm just missing them. Edited September 13, 2010 by cockerstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) There is a photo of the rear of the engine, showing the turbocharger piping on the dyno like if you were standing to the driver's side 3/4 view. The engine/trans plate is clearly on there, and if I recall, there is a bit down below that you can make out for the 'front' mount. With the engine laid over as much as they did, I'm wondering if it wasn't just a front single prop like a tripod mounting arrangement. I'm near U-Tapao AFB Thailand, and my copy is several days travel away, otherwise I could do a quick browsing and give you page numbers. This isn't much help, but (you can see why a shot on the dyno is more helpful!)... Edited September 13, 2010 by Tony D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Found it! I'll add it here tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 IT'S TONIGHT FOR ME NOW! I want it I want it I want it! NOW NOW NOW! (Channelling Noobs from another site...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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