howd u get the old one out but not get the new one in

and heres why it wouldn't fit

and heres why it wouldn't fit

Ah you beat me to it. Those rb25 boxes are massive. I've got a fair bit of clearance around the FJ box in the 1600 but with a mates 1600 with FJ and same fit kit had to do a massive fabricated tunnel to get even a tight clearance.

Edited October 29, 201213 yr by kickn5k

howd u get the old one out but not get the new one in

old one came in the car but with this cut out of it .....if my theory dosent work tomorrow with the jack then i shall try cut a piece out of the motor

Edited October 29, 201213 yr by flawless-paint

How much clearance do you have around the box? I read you have a 25 box. They are big even comparing to a VLT box.

theres plenty of clearance around the box ....and is defeinatly a lot bigger .its got a bigger tunnel been replaced before i got the car ....but its just getting it over the crossmember ...is being a bit annoying with one person doing it

Edited October 29, 201213 yr by flawless-paint

Ah you beat me to it. Those rb25 boxes are massive. I've got a fair bit of clearance around the FJ box in the 1600 but with a mates 1600 with FJ and same fit kit had to do a massive fabricated tunnel to get even a tight clearance.

yea the tunnel was luckily cut bigger to start with

oh i didn't notice u where using a 25 box i thought u where going an rb20 box.

can't split the motor and box and drop it in in pieces

oh i didn't notice u where using a 25 box i thought u where going an rb20 box.

can't split the motor and box and drop it in in pieces

if all else fails that is what will have to be done ........ but at least now i know it all fits

You will have to cut that section out of the sump to clear the steering, its not a big deal and definately beats making a custom draglink.

 

I had to drop the crossmember to fit the motor in, but from memory i think the steering can be left bolted up, or mostly bolted up, once the motor is in everything will bolt back in place.

yea thort so .... should be done by tomorrow.... hopefully no more headaches after this one

Edited October 29, 201213 yr by flawless-paint

motors in bolted to the crossmember ... had to release steering, crossmember and brake mc... all thats left to do is bolt the crossmember up to the chassis. will have to wait till tomorrow...

gearbox is a reallllly tight fit ...and took all arvo to get it manoeuvred in...

shifter hole will be moved and welded on the weekend

Edited October 30, 201213 yr by flawless-paint

stuff to do...

 

bolt engine crossmember up -

sort steering... -

cut shifter hole and weld up the old one - done >>>>>

move handbrake back and hook it up -

take power steering pump off -

replace. fuel reg- oil cooler- throttle body - transport ****ed it water neck - transport ****ed it fuel lines-

shorten tailshaft ...-

sort fuel pump... -

sort intercooler piping and radiator and fans -

install v44 vipec computer -

wire it all up -

 

install bearings rotor and hub -

install coilovers hubs rotors calipers and caliper mount and steering arms -

 

install brake and clutch pedal with mc-

 

take it to get tuned

 

list will keep growing as i find more

Edited November 5, 201213 yr by flawless-paint

making new crossmember and gearbox mounts....

Edited December 20, 201312 yr by flawless-paint

yikes, thats a fair bit, whats it touching?