Swap LS7 Into SBC- Sort Of
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Hi Folks,
The GTR is designed for an SBC, but it's getting an LS7; thus, the swap. The questions I have are of a general nature regarding the LSx engine.
a) Is there a rear motor mount? If not, what holds the engine up at the back?
b) Is there a specific length from the center of the (SBC) mount to the back of the bell housing flange? With the LS7 test fit, it is just about 12.5".
Here's a page with some photos of the test fit... This site is very much under construction.
Thanks,
The GTR is designed for an SBC, but it's getting an LS7; thus, the swap. The questions I have are of a general nature regarding the LSx engine.
a) Is there a rear motor mount? If not, what holds the engine up at the back?
b) Is there a specific length from the center of the (SBC) mount to the back of the bell housing flange? With the LS7 test fit, it is just about 12.5".
Here's a page with some photos of the test fit... This site is very much under construction.
Thanks,
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There is no rear engine mount. Generally the rear of the engine bolts to the transmission and the transmission is supported at the tailhousing.
This should help:
http://www.schwartzperformance.com/alienbuild.htm
Andrew
This should help:
http://www.schwartzperformance.com/alienbuild.htm
Andrew
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Wow, site is VERY nice. Great pics and logical commentary. Thanks...keep us posted!!
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Say will your car pass emissions testing for Washoe County, Nevada? Just wondering.
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Just kidding. Nice shop and nice engine. I love to see Ultima's being built.
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Just kidding. Nice shop and nice engine. I love to see Ultima's being built.
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Originally Posted by RyanJ
Say will your car pass emissions testing for Washoe County, Nevada? Just wondering.
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Just kidding. Nice shop and nice engine. I love to see Ultima's being built.
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Just kidding. Nice shop and nice engine. I love to see Ultima's being built.
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Long time coming:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21hx2KM8KXs
Just checking for leaks. More video soon!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21hx2KM8KXs
Just checking for leaks. More video soon!!
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They don't really make model changes...minor updates to components along the way, though. The design was released in the early 90s, but still a very effective combination due to flexibility with drive train components.
Thanks, I fixed my sig. Been a while.