How high should my engine sit?

[Marky Mark]

I am putting a Type 4 engine into my 912 and i need to make the mounting bracket fro the engine. However I need to know how high from the floor the engine should be. Get your tape measures out, anyone?

[Steve F]

I don't have your answer,but a measurement from a fixed point in your engine compartment,such as a straight edge across where the engine hanger is to the centerline of the crankshaft would be a more valid number,because everyones car doesn't always sit the the same as the next guys,tires, torsion bars,blah,blah.I'm going to be in the same boat soon on my 912,but I do have another car at home to measure from.If no one comes through before I can measure mine at home,I'll check then

[Griznant]

I'll have to check mine as well. I have a dummy engine/trans case in there right now to mock up the rear hanger and engine tin. I can get you a measurement from the top of the bellhousing to the bottom of the firewall if that will help. I think that is a good measurement as any. Also, anyone with a stock car should be able to get this to you as well. I have this number somewhere, I need to find it. It's only a couple of inches.

From what I've found there isn't a whole lot of movement once the front mount is located. You get *some* up and down movement at the rear of the engine, but there is a point in the travel that just feels and looks right. I know this isn't very scientific, but that helps to confirm your measurements.

I'll see what I can find out when I get home. I'm working on tin right now. What fun. I think this is the hardest part of the whole stinkin' coversion!

Later,

G

[Griznant]

Here is what I have for mine. I suppose it can vary but up to 1/2" in either direction, but I'm also using the bellhousing tin from the stock engine on this conversion, and that allows it to sit just right.



I hope this gives you a good reference point.

Later,

G