Iron/aluminum block external casting differences?
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Iron/aluminum block external casting differences? Hey everybody...
New to the LS engine as I am in the midst of converting my 300zx TT to an Ls1.
I purchased a swap kit from LOJ Innovations, which is a high quality kit by the way, but it was designed for an iron block.
The problem I am having is that the engine sets about an inch and a half higher than it should, so the PS pump pulley is hitting the hood. The guy who built the swap kit said it was possible that the mounts were cut wrong, and that he will make it right if that is the case. But in the mean time, I am trying to figure out if it is just an external casting difference between the aluminum/iron blocks.
Does anyone know if the motor mount position is different from the LS1 aluminum block to say and lq9 Iron block motor? Thanks guys, I appreciate the help, and yes, I did search, and found no answers.
New to the LS engine as I am in the midst of converting my 300zx TT to an Ls1.
I purchased a swap kit from LOJ Innovations, which is a high quality kit by the way, but it was designed for an iron block.
The problem I am having is that the engine sets about an inch and a half higher than it should, so the PS pump pulley is hitting the hood. The guy who built the swap kit said it was possible that the mounts were cut wrong, and that he will make it right if that is the case. But in the mean time, I am trying to figure out if it is just an external casting difference between the aluminum/iron blocks.
Does anyone know if the motor mount position is different from the LS1 aluminum block to say and lq9 Iron block motor? Thanks guys, I appreciate the help, and yes, I did search, and found no answers.
Like others have said, block mounting holes are identical. Do you have pictures of the mounts? Is there any possibility they are on upside down? How many holes does each mount use to secure itself to the block.
