cjzeppy Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 I've been searching the forums for any source of attempts/trials but with no luck. Interested in knowing if anyone has tried or competed install of a mustang II style front suspension on their 510 for a larger engine bay? Would be very interested in build thread links or any general information. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 What goal are you hoping to accomplish? Quote Link to comment
UnderControl Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/56657-twisted-images-bagged-body-dropped-rotary-powered-510 Closest thing I've seen to it. 1 Quote Link to comment
cjzeppy Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Looking at an engine swap that won't fit width wise under the hood of a 510 using the stock strut towers. Swap won't be mentioned because it may change if original plans fail. Only clues will be 4 cylinder and hasn't been swapped into a dime yet. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 So, boxer motor then? 2 Quote Link to comment
cjzeppy Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 So, boxer motor then? DING DING DING! Quote Link to comment
scooter Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hub to hub is probibly too wide. If you narrowed the crossmember to fit the wheels in the stock location it would probibly be too narrow. Might be good for dohc v8 swap though Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Mustang 2 front ends were popular in kit built cars. If you can get old magazine copies there are probably construction articles in there. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Ej18 - ej22 are the narrowest Subaru engines. I suppose you could consider a truck suspension conversion, which is what the rotary car pictured has. His is modified Toyota 2wd Quote Link to comment
cjzeppy Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Ej18 - ej22 are the narrowest Subaru engines. I suppose you could consider a truck suspension conversion, which is what the rotary car pictured has. His is modified Toyota 2wd I was looking at an FA20 from a BRZ/FRS drivetrain for the swap. I will need to look into the build of that truck front end to document the parts needed. And eventually when I get my 510 home I will need to borrow a boxer engine for measurements and possible a fitment trial. Quote Link to comment
G-Duax Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 So, boxer motor then? I'd rather have a built VW air cooled.... Just saying. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Car is built by "twisted images". Tube frame car with heavily modified Toyota 2wd front suspension. His build thread is in the projects area. Quote Link to comment
cjzeppy Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I need more details on this! How in the world did that fit in between strut towers when a typical boxer is 32.5 inches wide? Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I need more details on this! How in the world did that fit in between strut towers when a typical boxer is 32.5 inches wide? coilover small diameter springs will allow you to notch the strut towers for cleareance 1 Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 that was a EJ series motor (I think) ... there was no extra room for a wider motor, and he drilled holes in the towers to get at the spark plugs Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I need more details on this! How in the world did that fit in between strut towers when a typical boxer is 32.5 inches wide? Which one is "typical"? Ej25 is wider than ej18, and ea82 is between them. Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 and a 510 has no structural place to attach a IFS kit that's designed for a car with a frame Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Couple more pics. Based on the valve cover/4cam design and the turbo, I'm inclined to believe it's a EJ20G from the early 90s. Quote Link to comment
scooter Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Cut the stock frame rails out and move them outward? With small diameter coils you could reform the inner strut tower and get it to fit. That would probibly get you another 4 inches or so. Getting the plugs out is gonna suck unless you cut holes like said above. Subies hang the motor in front of the struts? Or you could cut firewall out and put the engine behind the strut towers.. Kinda like a mid front engine thing. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Subies hang the motor in front of the struts? Yes, most have about half the transmission in the engine bay. And a long shifter mechanism to reach the trans. Quote Link to comment
cjzeppy Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Couple more pics. Based on the valve cover/4cam design and the turbo, I'm inclined to believe it's a EJ20G from the early 90s. Does anyone know where these pictures came from? Would like to find the build thread if it's on the forums. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Does anyone know where these pictures came from? Would like to find the build thread if it's on the forums. Not on this forum, no. It's an Aussie car. http://datnet.org/topic/1235-ej20t-powered-1600-now-with-pics/ Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 FWIW you can also look in to ej15 or ej16. They are shorter stroke and I'm pretty sure they are shorter deck height, so narrower motor overall. Quote Link to comment
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