Mounting engine using cylinder heads?
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Mounting engine using cylinder heads?
Does anyone have any info or insight on using the cylinder heads as a mounting point for the engine to the body of the car?
I've seen it used on the renegade hybrid Porsche 996 conversions, but just wanted to see if any others have had experience or knowledge about mounting the engine in this fashion.
Here are some pictures of what I am referring to:
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-Don
I've seen it used on the renegade hybrid Porsche 996 conversions, but just wanted to see if any others have had experience or knowledge about mounting the engine in this fashion.
Here are some pictures of what I am referring to:
Thanks!
-Don
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I would not recommend it. As already stated the heads aren't exactly a solid mounting location and you can't pull a head or replace a head gasket without pulling the motor. If you can't use the side engine mounting locations then maybe look into a front motor plate setup for an LS engine.
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I would not recommend it. As already stated the heads aren't exactly a solid mounting location and you can't pull a head or replace a head gasket without pulling the motor. If you can't use the side engine mounting locations then maybe look into a front motor plate setup for an LS engine.