cuatrokoop

Well, the picture didn't show up, but I have a feeling its an SBC since its going into a Datsun. An aquaintance of mine from Purdue is doing the same thing as we speak...

A 928 with an LT1/4 or LS1/6 would be killer... The 5.0L 928 engine sounds pretty nice to me, but most I've heard haven't been at idle, usually ripping through the gears. BTW, there is a sound clip of the new 4.5L Cayenne V8 on Porsche's website.

Porsche "fanatics" are a wierd bunch, denoucing the switch from the 356 to the 911, then the 996 for the 993. Adding the Boxster to the lineup, which was not a new idea to Porsche, etc etc.

1 slow Audi

The V8 is only 2" shortre than the 5 cyl do to the 1st cyl is further than the 2nd when I build the sub frame on my car I made it so that I can bolt the 3.6 right in and I made custom mountr for the 5 cyl so it would sit in the right place.
I can swap to V8 in one weekend

Tom Faust

Actually, the picture that didn't come up is a 440 Chrysler. All I know about the Datsun installation is from pictures. It is tight. I sent him a pair of "side dump" exhaust manifolds as in the picture. They are a little scarce.
I had an SBC '78 Z. I used the manual from Jaguars That Run (JTR.COM). In making up the mounts I ended up bonding layers of 1/2 aluminum, it made the machining easier. They also have an excellent book on setting up a "stand alone" EFI SBC. If the Z has seen any rust at all, I recommend a roll bar and subframe connecters. The SBC brings that car to "life".

AndrewsQuattros

that car must be sooo front heavy !

cuatrokoop

hmm, a 440 in a 240/280Z...Nice

I'll be interested in how Justin's SBC Datsun turns out...Its being restored at the same time, so he'll take care of any rust and rigidity problems.

So, did you machine each 0.5" piece seperately or did you bond them together first...?

Tom Faust

"Machining" glorifies it. If I recall, the mount has to be about 2 1/2" thick, more or les triangular in shape with two holes bored through it for bolts. I found it easier to cut each in the triangular shape, bond them and then drill the holes. Most of the supports were pretty easy. Had a time with the radiator support, only because the measurements in JTR's book left a little to be desired. Don't do it without the book, a lot of trial and error is saved. Also "How to restore your Datsun Z". If any underside metal is desired, try Auto Rust Technicians in Cranston, RI. They have a site. Their site pushes their MOPAR products, but they were the originators of Z replacements and they still have them.

cuatrokoop

Cool...thanks for the clarification Tom.

Also, I think Justin has the JTR book? And I'm not sure what shape the chassis/body is in, but like I said I think it has been or is being restored...