Engineering and 10mm gap between Engine and Body Parts.

[1991_Vn2nV]

I know in the ADR's it states there needs to be a 10mm gap between any part of the engine and the body structure, but how enforced is this?

I.e. in an engine transplant if you don't get a full 10mm gap between K frame and the engine sump, would they generally pick up on this when getting the car engineered?

[Pub247]

I would say so do i hear a gen3 conversion on the horizon?? I'd say engineering a vehicle they'd be very wise to those sort of things

[1991_Vn2nV]

Hmm to get clearance, one of the guys has modified his K Frame by notching a section out and welding in support beams... But im not sure how engineers would react to this either? I thought modifying the K frame like that could be a bit iffy with most engineers.

Heres a pic:
Section notched out - http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z.../kframe002.jpg
Support plates - http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...ounting002.jpg

[Pub247]

ahh so itys a gen3 conversion your looking at.
Yeah i've seen those pics before IMo you'd have to reweld some metal back into that going straight across or something so the frame retains some structrual integrity (sp??)
Next and best option is to modify the sump which is easy cut that bit out and weld a bit of flat on an angle to clear it. Those sumps are easy to tig weld we do a few at work (obviously repair not modify)

[1991_Vn2nV]

Ah cool, good idea. Im buying some lift plates off that guy (road_warrior) but I dont think they get the full 10mm gap, hence doing the k frame mod too. So hopefully its not much I have to end up doing, but I don't wanna do it then get it knocked back by an engineer and have to pull the engine out again and re-mod it.

I want to do an LS2 or L98 (whatever I find) but not til like july next year. Just buying all the parts at the moment and figured I could modify the K frame now if I needed to as its just sitting in the shed.

[JD]

so is this for your vn?

[1991_Vn2nV]

Yeah man, but not til after i finish first semester uni next year so I have time for it.

[VN_Luke]

A good bet - if you're commited to the conversion, is to call around and find an engineer you like and trust!

You might have to fork out a 'up front' fee to get them on board, but this way they will be there through the whole conversion and be able to answer questions/guide you - plus once you've followed that particular engineers advice, getting their approval should be easy as!

[JD]

Yeah man, but not til after i finish first semester uni next year so I have time for it.

sounds awesone, the VN will finally live up to its plates

[1991_Vn2nV]

A good bet - if you're commited to the conversion, is to call around and find an engineer you like and trust!

You might have to fork out a 'up front' fee to get them on board, but this way they will be there through the whole conversion and be able to answer questions/guide you - plus once you've followed that particular engineers advice, getting their approval should be easy as!

Yeah true, thanks man. I will have to ring transport SA and ask for a list of engineers and do a ring around.

sounds awesone, the VN will finally live up to its plates

Which is ironic cause once its done im selling the plates