Hello,
On Mikes car I would say the notch was less than an inch deep and this
was
just to insure clearance with the front part of the engine. The notch is
just wide enough to fit the engine in. And yes this is the beefy member. I
can not see how notching the member this much could weaken it. To me it appears
WAY over engineered for this car anyways.
Daniel 69 2000
SF CA
> Over the years I have read quite a number of references to engine transplants
>for which the
> front cross member had to be notched "a bit". how much is "a bit" and isn't
>anyone
> concerned with weakening a chassis member through this operation? When they
>refer to "front
> cross member" are they talking about the rather lightweight structure right
>at the front of
> the frame rails, or the heavier member which supports the front suspension ?
>The latter one
> I would be very nervous about messing with!
>
> Gary McCormick
> San jose, CA
>
> Daniel Neuman wrote:
>
> > <snip>
>
> > He had to notch the
> > front cross member a bit but the install looked stock. They supposdly put
> > out 160hp stock. He ran his car in the autox and it ran and sounded great.
> > Just a thought but whats so great about the KA24 compared to the SR20DE??
>Is it
> > price? I am told taht you can get the engine, tranny, wiring harness and
>comp for just
> > under $1000 bucks.
> > Daniel 69 2000
> > SF CA
/// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
|