Subject	Probably be better off with a Front-Midship engine
Posted by	-Grimm- on July 17, 2013 at 2:30 PM
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In Reply To	1991 Nissan 300zx posted by dystopiaz on July 17, 2013 at 01:37 AM
Message	Similar to the G35/350Z Engine sits just behind the front axles to balance a bit more. It could be done with a bit of fab work and a shorter drive shaft. (That is, moving the engine back ~6") Firewall/tunnel would have to be modified for clearance. Not sure how much better handling would be with that minimal of a change. If youre talking about rear-mounted engine you could POSSIBLY squeeze a transaxle set up in there, but that is going to turn into a ton of work and the balance would be thrown way off. (Moving the gas tank to the front wouldn't balance out the engine moving to the rear much). Either way, do whatever makes you happy.
Follow Ups	1991 Nissan 300zx - dystopiaz 01:37:33 07/17/13 Yes, you can. There will be a few technical problems - zellamay 02:29:52 07/17/13 make it a mid engine? good luck with all that. (n/m) - slayer fan 03:06:47 07/17/13 It's been done before... - ZILVER-NZ 03:13:08 07/17/13 10 year later - njz 05:31:31 07/17/13 Re: 10 year later - dystopiaz 11:43:04 07/17/13 Another member on here was asking the same... - CameronSF 12:05:02 07/18/13 good luck with that - LJZTT 07:42:59 07/17/13 ORRR - ChaseGrayTT 08:05:46 07/17/13 Re: good luck with that - dystopiaz 11:21:45 07/17/13 no, you are missing the point - LJZTT 12:46:14 07/17/13 Anything is possible with unlimited bank account and time - ChaseGrayTT 07:48:29 07/17/13 Apology accepted. (n/m) - spicyZ 08:51:13 07/17/13 I was intrigued by your screen name. Dystopia is a - 240Z FeO2 08:53:14 07/17/13 I was thinking the same thing about his screen name. (n/m) - Gordo 93TT Daytona 18:04:58 07/17/13 Re: 1991 Nissan 300zx - dystopiaz 11:01:41 07/17/13 May as well cut and weld the front clip - MrOzzie5183 11:15:06 07/17/13 Re: May as well cut and weld the front clip - dystopiaz 11:35:24 07/17/13 And you're on a fast track to finding out one of - i_s_64 12:09:41 07/17/13 Re: And you're on a fast track to finding out one of - dystopiaz 12:16:54 07/17/13 Problem solved! just turn the seats 180 and relocate - Dane (Houston) 19:08:57 07/17/13 Buy a civic and sell the z to someone who won't destroy it. (n/m) - Krazyd27(Houston) 20:20:43 07/17/13 Since you don't seem to get it, I'll keep it simple. - TheMarlin (MidTN) 12:11:46 07/17/13 Re: Since you don't seem to get it, I'll keep it simple. - dystopiaz 12:20:53 07/17/13 I'm the one talking out of my a$$? - TheMarlin (MidTN) 12:45:14 07/17/13 there is ZERO chance of him doing this - LJZTT 13:02:24 07/17/13 Thanks for the laugh, about the red X's. ............... - zellamay 13:38:03 07/17/13 your reply wasn't lost on me (n/m) - LJZTT 16:55:36 07/17/13 If you had the skills to do something like this properly, - black300zx 18:37:43 07/17/13 I doubt the technical resolution has been discussed - ZILVER-NZ 15:45:09 07/17/13 HA! Mid engine conversion. You going to use a VW trans axle? (n/m) - Schmeal (NV) 11:14:40 07/17/13 Re: HA! Mid engine conversion. You going to use a VW trans axle? - dystopiaz 11:27:51 07/17/13 It's blatantly obvious that you didn't research - MrOzzie5183 14:22:11 07/17/13 I don't see how it's possible to make a Z mid-engine - 300ZMang 12:07:27 07/17/13 Re: I don't see how it's possible to make a Z mid-engine - dystopiaz 12:22:16 07/17/13 Why not walk first before you can run? - vulcanrush 12:14:53 07/17/13 Re: Why not walk first before you can run? - dystopiaz 12:29:35 07/17/13 Order a 2+2 TT from Japan which will only leave the MT swap - LivinTheDream 13:45:59 07/17/13 Unless money really isn't an option. (n/m) - LivinTheDream 13:46:51 07/17/13 RB swap utilizing the FWD feature but using it in the rear?? (n/m) - LivinTheDream 14:10:50 07/17/13 Re: Order a 2+2 TT from Japan which will only leave the MT swap - dystopiaz 14:08:42 07/17/13 It's not difficult. - Dallas DamonZ 14:27:46 07/17/13 LOL, but now the rear wiper has an extra swipe - zgene4 16:00:18 07/17/13 You just can't let go of that extra swipe... (n/m) - Dave N 13:28:23 07/18/13 we think alike (n/m) - Dane (Houston) 21:32:14 07/17/13 Probably be better off with a Front-Midship engine - -Grimm- 14:30:28 07/17/13 Re: Probably be better off with a Front-Midship engine - dystopiaz 14:59:50 07/17/13 Just buy a 2+2 RHD TT it will cheaper in the long run. - CmyZ 15:13:47 07/17/13 Re: Just buy a 2+2 RHD TT it will cheaper in the long run. - dystopiaz 17:10:50 07/17/13 Re: 1991 Nissan 300zx - dystopiaz 18:50:45 07/17/13 TONS of info here for that to get you to the finish line - LJZTT 20:27:19 07/17/13
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