Alright, so we're putting everything back together and we're hitting many issues. Nothing that we can't get around, but things that don't look right whatsoever.
#1: Coolant hoses.
Since I am using the B35 block off plate in the rear, and there are no heater lines, the OEM M20 T-hose that runs from T-Stat housing, to heater hose, and T'ed off to Coolant overflow is now useless correct?
The only hoses I need to run are the two hoses from motor to radiator + one hose from Coolant overflow to T-Stat housing. If this is correct say aye. :p
#2: Clearance.
I'm using custom mounts made from scratch, but from research, it seems like I am where position 2 would be. With the accessory belt pulley bolted on, there's literally 1/8" at best of distance from the radiator. Which quite honestly is fine... my M20 with aluminum radiator + low pro puller fans actually managed to be much much worse.
So I would assume since the motor sits to far forward, I should have no issues at the back right?
Well, the tranny sits too far back. So far back that the driveshaft is now about an inch too long even with the rear piece moved all the way to the CSB on the spline. The only way to line it up is by removing the guibo and bolting the driveshaft straight to the transmission. I've seen it done before although I would much rather not do it.
We measured the e28 front drive shaft to the e30 front piece and they are almost the same size, so it's definately the fact that the tranny is sitting too far back. But the motor is barely cutting it in the front being 1/8" away from the radiator.
Issue #3: Exhaust clearance.
Just covering this subject, but the lower firewall (where the passenger foot goes) will have to be smashed to all hell regardless of what position you're in right? Sitting in my (assumed) position 2, I'm going to have to smash the living crap out of it (at least move it 3 inches back) to clear enough space to slide a downpipe to the headers for cyls 4-5-6.
I'm sure I'll find my way around these issues, but I'm curious to see if I'm the only one to reach these issues. I was certain that with my custom from scratch mounts that I would have an issue with either front clearance or back clearance...... never imagined I'd have to deal with those issues on BOTH ends. :p
We accept thoughts, criticisms, past experiences, suggestions, visa, mastercard, amex,...all welcome here. :)
- Erick
#1: Coolant hoses.
Since I am using the B35 block off plate in the rear, and there are no heater lines, the OEM M20 T-hose that runs from T-Stat housing, to heater hose, and T'ed off to Coolant overflow is now useless correct?
The only hoses I need to run are the two hoses from motor to radiator + one hose from Coolant overflow to T-Stat housing. If this is correct say aye. :p
#2: Clearance.
I'm using custom mounts made from scratch, but from research, it seems like I am where position 2 would be. With the accessory belt pulley bolted on, there's literally 1/8" at best of distance from the radiator. Which quite honestly is fine... my M20 with aluminum radiator + low pro puller fans actually managed to be much much worse.
So I would assume since the motor sits to far forward, I should have no issues at the back right?
Well, the tranny sits too far back. So far back that the driveshaft is now about an inch too long even with the rear piece moved all the way to the CSB on the spline. The only way to line it up is by removing the guibo and bolting the driveshaft straight to the transmission. I've seen it done before although I would much rather not do it.
We measured the e28 front drive shaft to the e30 front piece and they are almost the same size, so it's definately the fact that the tranny is sitting too far back. But the motor is barely cutting it in the front being 1/8" away from the radiator.
Issue #3: Exhaust clearance.
Just covering this subject, but the lower firewall (where the passenger foot goes) will have to be smashed to all hell regardless of what position you're in right? Sitting in my (assumed) position 2, I'm going to have to smash the living crap out of it (at least move it 3 inches back) to clear enough space to slide a downpipe to the headers for cyls 4-5-6.
I'm sure I'll find my way around these issues, but I'm curious to see if I'm the only one to reach these issues. I was certain that with my custom from scratch mounts that I would have an issue with either front clearance or back clearance...... never imagined I'd have to deal with those issues on BOTH ends. :p
We accept thoughts, criticisms, past experiences, suggestions, visa, mastercard, amex,...all welcome here. :)
- Erick
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