 Muellers VR6 swap project, running thread of a non-running motor :) |
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| Mueller |
 Nov 22 2004, 10:43 PM
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914 Freak!  Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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drivers side:
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| Mueller |
Nov 22 2004, 10:44 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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ugly cut...luckly I can weld and paint once I figure out a more elegant solution for mounting the engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Mueller |
Nov 22 2004, 10:45 PM
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last picture for the night....this shows how much room in front of the crank balancer and the chassis
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| Chris914n6 |
Nov 22 2004, 10:49 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,321 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Deja-vu (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I hit the firewall in about 3/4" for the timing belt cover clearance. Not a problem, but I also knew I wasn't going to use the rear pad. I have the RH tranny blocks. Actually 4, stacked 2 high @ 1.5". Hole spacing is 1.25" FORWARD. Had to use 2 to get the intake under the targa top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Wish I had made a new manifold back then... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) You'll only need 1/2" of clearance for engine movement if you use sport mounts. My oil pan hangs ~1" below floorpan. Could be considered an issue if I didn't have a 2" o.d. tough rubber rad hose that crossed in front of it. Again, wouldn't be a problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) if I had made a new intake (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Keep up the progress (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Chris |
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| Mueller |
Nov 22 2004, 10:54 PM
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thanks Chris, you just put a big smile on my face knowing that you too had to get "creative", hahahaha
any issues with the axles running the transmission forward? |
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| Chris914n6 |
Nov 22 2004, 11:06 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,321 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Axles run up, axles run down, why would a 'forward' angle be different?
I did have an issue with the pass outer CV bolts coming loose and out... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Them bolts pop LOUD. Oh Yah! I got creative. Like my motor mount ties into where the Maxima CV shaft support bracket bolted to the engine. Felt I need 3 point for mount stability in relationship to the chassis mounts. The N6 gets it's 2.5 year physical over holiday break. We'll see if I have any Garage Floor Engineering side effects. Chris |
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| Mueller |
Nov 22 2004, 11:49 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(KurtG @ Nov 22 2004, 10:38 PM) QUOTE(Mueller @ Nov 22 2004, 08:44 PM) ugly cut...luckly I can weld and paint once I figure out a more elegant solution for mounting the engine :D That actually doesn't look too bad but it's hard to get the full perspective with those close up shots. i'm using my cell phone to take the pictures (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) not the best, but it works for now..... |
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| rick 918-S |
Nov 23 2004, 12:56 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,464 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Mike, I have solid mounts front and rear. My motor doesn't move! The 928 motor is so smooth I don't need the vibration dampening that rubber mount provide. When I stab the gas the front lifts and the rear squats. The car goes straight and flat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (My old 427 Chevelle used to pick up the left front wheel in kind of a tip over thing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) ) Don't worry about the strength of the transaxle case. Just build strong mounts.
The axles will be fine. My motor is moved 1.5" back. In my list of build objectives I absolutely insisted on taga storage as intended. I would lower the motor and tranaxle to clear the lid and targa if I were you. Put the targa in the trunk and fit the motor while it's in there. BTW: looks like lots of room for the cables now. How about shift rod clearance? I used a tail shift linkage with a side shift end grafted on. This allowed the rod to move a couple more inches to the left. Even after cutting the oil pan I needed the added clearance. |
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