Engine Bay and Electrics

Finding the balance point, then the motor goes in for real with the exhaust, radiator, engine cover, wiring and gauges.

  1. Part 1

    Finding the balance point for the motor

    I had another attempt at putting the motor in tonight. This time I found the centre of the craft which is 4.2 meters / 2 =...

    4 photos
  2. Part 2

    Engine mounts and first exhaust mock up

    This is showing how I'm going to be mounting my motor. I removed the original engine mounts and used those mounting holes to mount a piece...

    4 photos
  3. Part 3

    Radiator, firewall panel and cross beam

    Here I've just made up the panel between the motor and seating and have fitted a B14 Nissan Sunny radiator. From this shot it also shows...

    5 photos
  4. Part 4

    Exhaust finished and fan frame support bars

    Apart from painting it and a little tidying up, the exhaust is now finished. The pipes were bent up by Magoo Mufflers on their pipe bender...

    6 photos
  5. Part 5

    Designing the engine cover

    The clearance I have between the muffler and the drive shaft is just on 30mm, I've still got to make up some heat shields to divert...

    6 photos
  6. Part 6

    Wiring the craft, fuel pump and heat shield

    When I get to the stage of fibreglassing the tunnel in place I will more than likely cut away most of the ply that is under...

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  7. Part 7

    Dash clock, rev counter and wiring the dash

    I was working on a Mitsubishi Diamante the other day and seen the clock they had also come with ignition light and oil light and a...

    7 photos