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well i have a build thread going on silviav8 and figured i would start on here since im pretty deep into the build. Although i have hit some major snags.
It all started with an 89 coupe i picked up off craiglist a year ago for $700. i always loved the style of the coupe
![](http://i55.tinypic.com/28c0avl.jpg)
2000ta ls1 pullout with t56, some no name headers, bbk80mm tb, ls6 intake, and pro5.0 shifter for less thank 3k.
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It all started with an 89 coupe i picked up off craiglist a year ago for $700. i always loved the style of the coupe
![](http://i55.tinypic.com/28c0avl.jpg)
2000ta ls1 pullout with t56, some no name headers, bbk80mm tb, ls6 intake, and pro5.0 shifter for less thank 3k.
![](http://i52.tinypic.com/5agfv8.jpg)
![](http://i55.tinypic.com/ac7h94.jpg)
![](http://i52.tinypic.com/2din6rm.jpg)
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shifter location
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its in
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with the tranny tunnel beat to hell and the tranny pushed all the way up in the hole i get this kinda clearance on the tb
![](http://i54.tinypic.com/2sb1t1j.jpg)
firewall clearance driver side
![](http://i51.tinypic.com/x5e3o2.jpg)
passenger side... very tight
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its in
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with the tranny tunnel beat to hell and the tranny pushed all the way up in the hole i get this kinda clearance on the tb
![](http://i54.tinypic.com/2sb1t1j.jpg)
firewall clearance driver side
![](http://i51.tinypic.com/x5e3o2.jpg)
passenger side... very tight
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Now the major problems. these mounts where made with a stock gto pan. Im using the fueled racing moroso pan. i think in combination with my chassis cross member being a little diff than s14 guys and my oil pan. its not clearing. these mounts have been used with good success in s14 with moroso pan.. mine its not happening
![](http://i52.tinypic.com/23sz0ra.jpg)
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this is the angle my engine sits with these mounts and tranny pushed up all way
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engine sits super high.. almost too high. oil pan does not even sit below the sway bar. i also have 1" from pan to top of steering rack. you may think this is not a bad thing but more to come
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this is the angle my engine sits with these mounts and tranny pushed up all way
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engine sits super high.. almost too high. oil pan does not even sit below the sway bar. i also have 1" from pan to top of steering rack. you may think this is not a bad thing but more to come
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i thought about slotting the motor mounts since i have so much room to drop the engine down and get hood clearance. but if you look at my motor mounts, the clamshell is resting on the support brace.. I cant slot them, the engine would not drop anymore
![](http://i55.tinypic.com/20pdbgi.jpg)
I also thought i could slot the mounts to move the engine forward at least a half inch to give the pan to crossmember clearance some room... Cant do that either, i would have to slot it so the bolt would come towards the camera. this is from under back looking forward. theres just not enough space
![](http://i55.tinypic.com/20pdbgi.jpg)
I also thought i could slot the mounts to move the engine forward at least a half inch to give the pan to crossmember clearance some room... Cant do that either, i would have to slot it so the bolt would come towards the camera. this is from under back looking forward. theres just not enough space
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passenger side same thing, cant slot the hole to drop engine, clamshell is maxed out on mount
![](http://i51.tinypic.com/2953leh.jpg)
so now i have just ordered these
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc..._id/86960/2350
I hope i can figure something out and get these either welded up to the stock k member or frame. I suck at welding. So if all else fails ill have to higher someone to come over and do it for me. This should work so that i can position my engine lower and little forward....
Im hoping.. this build has been a fight since the beginning...I just want it to be over with lol
![](http://i51.tinypic.com/2953leh.jpg)
so now i have just ordered these
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc..._id/86960/2350
I hope i can figure something out and get these either welded up to the stock k member or frame. I suck at welding. So if all else fails ill have to higher someone to come over and do it for me. This should work so that i can position my engine lower and little forward....
Im hoping.. this build has been a fight since the beginning...I just want it to be over with lol