gaijinrx7

iTrader: (5)

So I installed my new solid motor mounts in my fc Sunday and did not pay too much attention to where the motor sat before I installed them. After I put them in the motor appears to be angled slightly to the driver side. After looking at many pictures of 13bs in FCs they all seem to have a slight angle towards th driver side. Meaning the front of the engine seems to be closer to the drivers fender than the rear. I also noticed the oil pan, when lined up with the rac, you can see the angle of the motor due to the two straight surfaces. I have been a tech for Audi, vw, race car bs for ten years but this is my first big rotary build. So am I just seeing a funny angle when it's not there or is this normal? Pics to come, the motor is bare so it's easy to see. Thanks
Brett

Ps I am worried about drivetrain alignment and this is why I ask

bmwrx7man

iTrader: (2)

normal even seen fds sit sideways i got the solid mounts and mine is crokked but runs drives good

monty11ez

I know for poly mounts if you don't tighten them at the same time they will end up uneven.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

the engine is angled to the driver side of the car to aid in the ideal weight distribution throughout the car. look at a turbo hood sometime and you will also notice the intake duct is angled and offset to match this.

gaijinrx7

iTrader: (5)

Thanks for the replies. I noticed that on the t2 hood I just figured it was because the intercooler was not square on the motor. Weight distribution makes sense though. On to the next step