The Next Project
05-28-13, 04:33 PM
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Thanks man!, In a S5 T2 you need to customize a driveshaft, oil pan and motor/transmission mounts? Although I do like what you've done with the intake -
CAR SPOTLIGHT>> RB20 HAKOSUKA SEDAN - Speedhunters
Is easy enough? Although we do have the ability to do the same as you have in our shop.
What else needs to be done other than the usual?
CAR SPOTLIGHT>> RB20 HAKOSUKA SEDAN - Speedhunters
Is easy enough? Although we do have the ability to do the same as you have in our shop.
What else needs to be done other than the usual?
Last edited by browntrout; 05-28-13 at 04:36 PM.
12-18-13, 02:36 AM
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Final cleanup
I don't think I posted the photos here of the final cleaned up engine. I just didn't like the PCV plumbing on the top of the cam covers. I also read on the Skyline forum about problems with the coil packs overheating because they are under a solid cover with no ventilation. I machined out the original cover and made an insert of perforated steel. The PCV fittings are inserted in the sides of the cam covers, and the equalizer tube is under the perforated cover.
These photos show the engine compartment of the Skyline and my final cleaned up version. Which one do you like best?
These photos show the engine compartment of the Skyline and my final cleaned up version. Which one do you like best?
02-20-14, 08:39 PM
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Crossmember modification
Someone has asked about the crossmember, and I neglected to take photos of it before installing the engine. Here is a photo that shows partially how it looks. We just cut out the center of the crossmember inboard of the motor mounts and dropped the motor in place. We fabricated the mounts, including the trans mount, and then just built around the pan with tubing to join the two sides. We did not make any modifications to the steering. With minor slotting of the hole in the Mazda motor mount, the left side Skyline mount just dropped in place, shimmed with a couple of washers. This positions the crank pulley about 3/4 inch to the right of center. This is really not noticeable because the engine leans to the left. The right hand motor mount was fabricated with the motor tilted very slightly to the right (meaning the lean to the left was slightly reduced). This provided clearance between the turbo and the steering box. The only other clearance issue was a slight cutout in the hood inner structure to clear the radiator cap.
The trimming of the front header can also be seen in this photo. This was only necessary because I wanted to use the Skyline clutch fan. With an electric fan the radiator could have been located 2 or 3 inches further back. I don't mind modifying the chassis, but I try to use stock mechanical parts as much as possible, my theory being that it all worked really well in the Skyline, so why change it?
The trimming of the front header can also be seen in this photo. This was only necessary because I wanted to use the Skyline clutch fan. With an electric fan the radiator could have been located 2 or 3 inches further back. I don't mind modifying the chassis, but I try to use stock mechanical parts as much as possible, my theory being that it all worked really well in the Skyline, so why change it?
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