Pictures for the day. Ross Adapter plate vs Tilton Bellhousing. Two pictures of the internals of my GF4A transmission.

Best Looking 240z I've seen in a long time:

Mounting the EG33 subaru engine is a big project the more I look at it and take measurements. The width really is a tough one to get around. It basically makes you redo the frame rails, brake master cylinder, steering linkage, and TC rods. I'm still very much interested in this! I just need to get all the pieces lined up to pull this off as I don't want to start and give up half way through.

So far I have:

Wilwood reverse mount pedal assembly:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Wilwood-Reverse-Swing-Triple-Master-Cylinder-Pedal,1959.html

I'm going to high mount the steering rack and flip the tie rods so they go down into the steerers the the struts. This should straighten out the steering linkage and allow it to go over the top of the motor.

I'm going to move the TC rods forward like a 240sx.

I haven't figured out how I want to do the frame rails. I can widen their spacing, but then I lose tire clearance and turning radius.

One step at a time I guess. I need to yank the L28 out and start cutting

/J

Been looking at adapter plates for both the EG33 and 2JZ to use the Dog box.

Here is my 2JZ analysis:

Comparing my Chevy R07 Flywheel (8 bolt pattern) to the standard 2JZ crank pattern, it would apprear they are very close in dimensions. I will likely do a little bit of machining on the flywheel and use a simple spacer between the crank and flywheel. Here is a picture of my Boostwerks TH400 crank adapter overlaying my Tilton flywheel.

Separate:


Adapter Over Flywheel:


Tilton R07 Flywheel model with 2JZ bolt pattern sketched over the top:


The idea is to ovalize the mounting holes on the flywheel and use a 0.025" wall thickness bushing around the 10mm 2JZ crank bolts. This will allow everything to bolt together with a simple spacer.


I went to Tube Service today for some 2" square tubing. I'm redoing the rocker panels and welding in a temporary floor to get me rolling again. My welding will finally be returned to me after a 9 month lone to a family member. Never let family borrow your expensive tools. I was supposed to have this back in JUNE!!!!!!

I got the car back into the shop tonight, so it can dry out and await me working on it. Gotta love Thanksgiving week shutdown at work. Getting paid to work on my car is great! Having time to do it is priceless

I'm back at it on the 280Z. Today marks a big day for my project. I now have a new transmission for the datun. It is a G-Force GF4a 4 speed dog engagement race transmission rated upto 1000hp. It is streetable enough for cruising and short trips. It is strong enough for anything I can throw at it. This will either be mounted behind the subaru EG33 or Toyota 2JZ. For now I can get the car moving on this triple disc sintered metallic, but its going to be on or off. No modulation what so ever. The clutch will need to be switched to a twin plate ceramitallic for streetability. The bellhousing is a Tilton Reverse mount starter setup for the 110 tooth flywheel and 7.25" clutch. This works out great by allowing me to lower the engine and trans for improved COG.

Here is the Tranmission, Clutch, Bell housing and Starter. I need to source a release bearing for the clutch, and a pilot bearing for the crank adapter.