FiveTenzo Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hello, almost done with ka swap but now not sure on trany crossmember and driveshaft. *1. crossmember I have a ka24de with stock transmission, using 510 motor mounts. trying to figure out how high the transmission should be. ive seen both ways done (pictures below). And noticing one is lower than the other. i would perfer to do it the high way (picture 1) for two reasons, 1. easier to fabricate 2. transmission will be higher and not hit all over the place (im guna be low). the 2nd picture the transmission end is almost at the same height as the diff end but not sure if the engine/tranny is leveled enough, dont want to have it crooked (pic 3, drivrshaft 3 high strain bad vibe). So any input? btw i will be using angle iron, little less than 1/4" thick. *2. driveshaft I know that the 510 driveshaft fits by shortining it and cutting the dust shield? is the part i marked where i should cut to remove the shield? (pictired below) Before i was using a 280zx 5 speed transmision with my L20, not sure what the driveshaft is from but would it also work with my ka24de? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment
philcas1987 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 just do it! people do it both ways. if you mount it higher remember you have to cut the tranny tunnel some more. the dust shield you can cut off. i just hammer it off. the spot welds give out. Quote Link to comment
FiveTenzo Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 just do it! :lol: like the way you think. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Uber Deaf One Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Yep mounting the tranny higher would obviously be better however you will have to cut the transmission tunnel more.. which isn't a big deal. I would prefer the first way as well, but I bought the car with engine and tranny in it already and it came with the lowered mounts (2nd pic is my car ) Not sure if the 280zx driveshaft will work... I'd assume yes, but may want to double check. Make sure you take the dust shield off COMPLETELY. We made the mistake of not cutting it off all the way........... o yea, don't nick the yoke when you're taking the dust shield off. Also, my differential (Subaru 3.70 LSD) isn't parallel with the ground... the front part is actually higher than the rear.... not sure if that's the same for everyone else? Quote Link to comment
FiveTenzo Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 yeah i have enough clearance on the tunnel for both, banged it up pretty good right before i put my engine in. Quote Link to comment
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