914-6 conversion engine compartment, what doI need to keep? Options

[amfab]

I have a couple of questions about my engine compartment for my 74 3.2 six conversion—what to I need to keep and what can I get rid of? The passengers engine shelf needs replacing, and the driver’s side needs a little work.

While I am in working on the engine compartment what can I get rid of for a cleaner installation?

On the drivers side I have removed the shelf brackets for the relay plate, and the bracket for the blower. Should I remove the ground stud that comes out? Is there anything I should weld shut on that side while I am fixing up the engine shelf?

On the passenger’s side—same question. Also, do I need that angled piece of sheetmetal/bracket that spans the indentation on the upper part of the inner suspension ear? My four-cyl was not stock when I got it and I do not know what that is for.

TIA

-Andrew

[Steve]

As Mepstein said, I also dumped the relay board for my 3.2 conversion and drilled through the dimple to mount my DME computer behind the driver seat. I used a longer backpad screw to hold it in place. I do not think the cable is long enough to mount under the dash. The relay board is worthless in a 3.2 conversion unless you have a rear window defroster. The fuel pump wiring comes off of the DME relay, so it’s easier to just install an inline fuse and connect it direct. I made my own harness, but hassle wise the PMS is worth the price. I used Rich Johnson’s motor mount. I removed the four banger mounts for extra room, but beware, mine had rust behind the one below the battery, so removing it weekend that area and it cracked. As Larmo said you might want to leave them for extra stiffness and backward compatibility.