Hi guys. I bought new motor mounts for my 78. I am building a performance 2L for it. On previous threads I see where the 2L may rub against the crossmember and that new motor mounts should be used and even shimmed up a bit so my question is how much should they be shimmed up?
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Clark
2L swap question- motor mount height
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TulsaSpider
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2L swap question- motor mount height
1978 Spyder 1800 make that 2L! Finally making real progress!
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spiderrey
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Re: 2L swap question- motor mount height
Ive swapped a 2 liter motor into a 1438 70 and a 1608 71 with no issues so far. I would imagine there isnt much space between the two pieces. But no issues here.
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TulsaSpider
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Re: 2L swap question- motor mount height
Hmmmmm Ok on bit of info. I know this has been done by many of you folks!
1978 Spyder 1800 make that 2L! Finally making real progress!
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124cso
Re: 2L swap question- motor mount height
But Why ? A good 1608 with a pair of factory twin choke webers will run the pants off a 2 litre. You can drive then to 7000 revs in all gears right up thru the box.
I've driven one, a factory standard with hard-top ( all-be-it european spec, on leaded 100 octane), some years ago, to just nudging 125mph or 200kph.
I've driven one, a factory standard with hard-top ( all-be-it european spec, on leaded 100 octane), some years ago, to just nudging 125mph or 200kph.