Mount Locations

[l0nestar]

Alright, I searched and didn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I'm asking!

I'm using the stock R33 X-Member and I know there are clearance issues with the stock Intake Manifold and other pieces. I removed the stock aluminum engine mounts (that bolt to the block and rest on the motor mount) and I am fabricating some steel replacements ala Quoc (RB25 240Z) ( square tube steel with angled cuts and plates welded on ends) but I need to know how much to move them. I was assuming to drop the engine down about 1-2" and then thought about moving it rearward as well, but am unsure of that.

What I need to know is, how far down can / should I go and should I attempt to relocate the engine rearward (closer to the center of the car). *doubtful* I don't want to be installing a pair of engine mounts and try to install the motor and find out I have to remove and re-create a pair of mounts and test again.

Thanks.

*edit* Apparently Quoc's site is down now, I should have saved the pics of what I am talking about to avoid any confusion. I can draw it up in CAD pretty quickly.

[Sil240]

What you need is to have someone measure how much space you have under the motor and how much between the firewall and the motor.Then you can design your mounts.If I were you I'd do it yourself.Just so if there are any mistakes its nobodys fault but your own.

[l0nestar]

Updated Link to Quoc's site:

http://gripjunkies.larrychendesign.com/rb/

[l0nestar]

This is what I am talking about creating.

[l0nestar]

Double Post
Modified by l0nestar at 9:50 PM 12/23/2006

[rotorimp]

This is what I did--I set the RB in the engine bay-(took about 2-3 hours) to get the engine situated at all the right angles and set back as far in the bay as possible --then I put the stock crossmember in the chassis and fabbed the crossmember to the RB's mounts--allot of cutting and welding but it is a crap ton more solid then the mckinney or top hat version and it solved all the clearance issues. I can post a pic if your interested.