Just as a thought, I know reg's are pretty tough over the ditch, but on my
first 510 (I was living and working in a wreckers yard so parts were
everywhere) when I got it some w--ker had tried to fit a ford 2 litre in it
so not much under the bonnet was any good, I fitted a 610 180b engine X
member, it moved the motor back about 2 inches (only just fitted the
throttle linkage behind the head with a slight bend), a bit of work was
required with exhaust and g box x member etc but any amount you can get the
motor backwards is good for car balance, it was a L18 though.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paddy McMillan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 5:24 AM
Subject: Re: A STUPID QUESTION ABOUT ENGINE SWAP
> g`day,
>
> theres no reason you should have to modify the gearbox xmember unless you
> are changing to a long box, even then you should just need to reverse the
> xmember and slot/elongate the holes for the gearbox to xmember mount. Dont
> drill holes in the body.
>
> use the 510 engine mounts/brackets.
>
> use the 510 sump and pick up.
>
> you should also change the exhaust if it is still a stock 510 one coz its
> not going to be much good for a mild L20. 2" or 2.25" is a decent size i
> rekon. and get some headers.
>
> the pivot bit where the throttle connects to the firewall will need to be
> bent upwards slightly because of the extra height of the L20 block.
>
> scrap all the pollution gear and get some SUs or webers
>
> I had no problems with clearance to hood but i used twin SUs on mine. the
> std carb/airbox may hit i dont know
>
> thats about all i can think of that i did when i fitted one to mine.
>
> Paddy
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