[stephen low]

Guys have just tried first fit of engine and box into chassis - OH dear.

Std mounts twist engine to RHS but in normal location the gearbox shifter is too far back, this also puts box mount well behind the chassis mount point and exit spline barely clears a rear chassis frame member.

Additionally find lower RHS serpentine pulley fouls steering rack chassis attachment point and blocks connection of the steering uni shaft from rack to column.

If I move whole shebang 100mm forward the only issue not overcome is serpentine pulley frame clearance but I think solving 5 out of 6 issues in one hit isn't too bad by this exercise.

I seek feedback though on this idea for the issues of having the engine mounts located 100mm further back on the block via modified supports and what this might do to car balance by moving this weigh forward by 100mm.

What advice can anyone give?

I have previously visited Martin Govett of Kenmer and as he is very close to me I think a visit to him for engineering may be the easiest solution.

I will post a few new pics to my gallery shortly.

Thoughts please all.

Cheers

Steve