Modify front crossmember or battery shelf?
Hi guys - decided to use a Nissan SR20DE and marchingn5 speed,
Have it basically fitted, transmission tunnel is going to be OK but I need to make a decision on modifying the front cross member or the battery tray. The Nissan engine has a front mounted sump and I have. Kt come across good options for reversing it. The pro / cons that I can see, but please take me to school here, are; - while it can be done messing around with front crossmember opens up suspension and steering and strength issues - battery tray seems like an easier area to modify as I on,y need about an inch of clearance and I was going to relocate the battery to the trunk anyway - I believe I can cut the battery tray in a way it could be put back to stock and if not those parts are available anyway whereas the front crossmember is a different kettle of fish - modifying the battery tray allows me to use the stock radiator location and mounts Any ideas or coaching for me? Thanks! |
Dan B Dan Blackwood South Charleston, WV (1007 posts) Registered: 11/06/2007 01:55PM Main British Car: 1966 TR4A, 1980 TR7 Multiport EFI MegaSquirt on the TR4A. Lexus V8 pl |
Re: Modify front crossmember or battery shelf?
Hey Tom, what car is this? A TR6?
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DiDueColpi Fred Key West coast - Canada (1365 posts) Registered: 05/14/2010 03:06AM Main British Car: I really thought that I'd be an action figure by now! |
Re: Modify front crossmember or battery shelf?
Battery shelf for $200.00 Tom!
It lets you set the engine back for better weight balance and you avoid all the suspension pitfalls. Cheers Fred |