2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

Anyone happy with their J-Spec Engine Mounts?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-28-03, 12:07 AM
  #1  
Moderator

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Question Anyone happy with their J-Spec Engine Mounts?

Since the conversion, I couldn't help but notice the Engine tilts In favour of the leftside - considerably. I've never heard of this until I've seen It myself. This Is probably attributle to the Steering Column and Turbo occupying the Passengerside of J-Specs. I have both Engine Mounts busted on my car and I'll be refitting the original Engine Mount Brackets and new Mounts In time.

Anyone notice the same with their J-Spec Mounts?
Old 12-28-03, 12:16 AM
  #2  
I'm a boost creep...

 
NZConvertible's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
AFAIK, J-spec engines sit in exactly the same place. Otherwise many other engine parts (like intake ducts and intercoolers) would need to be different as well.
Old 12-28-03, 12:31 AM
  #3  
Moderator

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
I do notice the entire Motor tilted considerably Jason. Let me see If I can get an appropiate pic...
Old 12-28-03, 12:36 AM
  #4  
Eat Rice Don't Drive it.

iTrader: (3)
 
1987RX7guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Laredo, Tx
Posts: 12,752
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
maybe the mount's bracket is messed up?
Old 12-28-03, 12:41 AM
  #5  
Moderator

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Originally posted by 1987RX7guy
maybe the mount's bracket is messed up?
I doubt It...the entire assembly went In like It was meant to be there.

Use the Steering Gear Shaft as a reference. You could see how offset It Is.
Old 12-28-03, 01:03 AM
  #6  
I'm a boost creep...

 
NZConvertible's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
That's offset, not tilted...
Old 12-28-03, 01:13 AM
  #7  
Moderator

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Yeah, I used the terms offset and tilted, but you know what I mean. So do I win?

Anyone else have this variance? I'm abit surprised that this not been discussed about before.

Last edited by silverrotor; 12-28-03 at 01:17 AM.
Old 12-28-03, 01:22 AM
  #8  
Lives on the Forum

iTrader: (8)
 
RotaryResurrection's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Morristown, TN (east of Knoxville)
Posts: 11,576
Received 25 Likes on 18 Posts
That is normal for all FC's. Seriously.
Old 12-28-03, 01:40 AM
  #9  
Moderator

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Maybe so, but when I've compared my previous setup, I know that their was no way It was as offset as this. In fact, the Main Crank was straight on to the Bumper, for example. Perhaps the pic doesn't do as much justice as I like It to Kevin.
Old 12-28-03, 01:48 AM
  #10  
Eat Rice Don't Drive it.

iTrader: (3)
 
1987RX7guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Laredo, Tx
Posts: 12,752
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Both my Sport and TII are like that Tony. Its normal looking to me. And the Sport nas brand new mounts. Less than 10k miles on them.
Old 12-28-03, 01:54 AM
  #11  
Moderator

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
No big deal, I guess. I figure If there are no others who've dropped In a J-Spec (with the J-Spec Mounts) and don't experience the same as I did...than I'm talking alot of hot air than.
Old 12-28-03, 01:58 AM
  #12  
Lives on the Forum

iTrader: (8)
 
RotaryResurrection's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Morristown, TN (east of Knoxville)
Posts: 11,576
Received 25 Likes on 18 Posts
What we're saying is that any FC regardless of series or aspiration, location, etc. has that angle to it. It is MUCh more evident with a turbo model, as you have a straight intercooler really close to a straight firewall, and its easy to spot that theyre not parallel. With an NA setup it isn't so obvious unless you look for it.
Old 12-28-03, 01:59 AM
  #13  
Eat Rice Don't Drive it.

iTrader: (3)
 
1987RX7guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Laredo, Tx
Posts: 12,752
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
If weather permits I will take some pics tommorow and see how they compare to yours.
Old 12-28-03, 02:33 AM
  #14  
Moderator

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
silverrotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Posts: 7,592
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Excellent. Thanks for the detailed answer. I can't be blamed to come to this derivitive at first glance to begin with. Everyone wears this atleast once

Thanks.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ncds_fc
New Member RX-7 Technical
1
08-15-15 10:06 AM



Quick Reply: Anyone happy with their J-Spec Engine Mounts?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:42 AM.