Transporting a 911 engine without heat exchangers

[Tom_in_NH]

As the title says, I need to transport a 911 engine a fairly long distance, in my pick up bed. I have a rugged pallet to strap it to, but the engine will not have heat exchangers to rest on. Any suggestions or BTDT with regard to supporting it during a 1200 drive?

[jpnovak]

Make wood blocks that sleeve on the exhaust studs so they can not be bent. Then build a cradle on the underside of the engine that supports the case and the outsides of the cam towers.

You can also make blocks that mount to the engine crossbar mount and bell housing studs to hold the engine off the ground.

Strap it down well.

[mepstein]

I've done it a lot. I just jam some wood 2x4 under the engine when its on a pallet and then cinch it down with some $10 straps from whatever store is nearby. As long as you don't rest it on the studs, you will be fine.

[Tom_in_NH]

Thanks JP and Mark. I do have a set of flipped-flange 993 HE's that I could "rest" the engine on. I wont be able to bolt them to the ports, but, once strapped down adequately, that shouldn't matter. They'll protect the studs.

I have some high density rubber mats I can strategically place as well.

The issue is that I'm picking the motor up as a new purchase, so, facilities for making anything custom to support the motor wont be possible. As the only other engine I have is installed in a car, I cant mock-up either.

[RarlyL8]

I use 2x4s between the studs and rest the engine on a thick foam pad such as used for a folded lounge chair and strap all to a pallet. Engine is then X strapped to the truck bed eyelets so it cannot move if you have to hit the brakes hard or make a quick defensive maneuver.