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10-17-2016, 02:01 PM | #1 |
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Modified Engine location
Anyone care to share thoughts/ideas/experience on engine location on a FWD conversion car?
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10-17-2016, 05:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: Modified Engine location
The location of the engine will be determined by the location of the midplate.
Also, the firewall will determine the location of the midplate. In your case, you have a specific distance of 33 inches between the radiator crossmember and the firewall. FIREWALL The lower portion of the OEM firewall may be replaced with steel of equal or greater thickness than OEM. Chevy Cavaliers, Pontiac Grand Ams and Sunfires, and Ford Escorts may replace or relocate the firewall, provided the measurement from the rear of the radiator core support to the firewall is 34 inches maximum. For Chevy Cobalt the radiator core support to the firewall is 33 inches. For all others vehicles, firewall must be in the original location. A complete onepiece steel firewall that resembles OEM must be installed, welded in place, and sealed from the driver compartment. The firewall must extend to and attach to the floor. The firewall and mid-plate must be two separate pieces. All motor plates, mid-plates, etc. must be separate from and may not be attached to the firewall. |
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