Update: Future updates will be posted here: http://www.prelude3g.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14
Although I completed my H22 swap back in 2012, I've never really been happy with how the engine fits in the bay. In fact I just don't enjoy driving the car the way it is, it's been months since I even started it.
However the H22 simply fits as good as it can, without cutting stuff... so lets do some cutting.
Too much overhang, I must fix this:
19 APR 15:
I pulled the engine today, but before I did I took some photos and measurements.
RH axle cup to subframe:
You may have read about my escapades with the tranny fill bolt in my last build thread, here you can see the current clearance. I will rectify this:
Tranny case end vs. chassis. I should be mostly ok on clearance, maybe a little grinding and cutting:
LH halfshaft:
Oil filter clearance, I will need to cut a bit out of the subframe to keep filter changes easy:
This one shows the clearance on the rear mount bracket, cutting required here as well:
Diff housing from above, I've already marked where I intend to do my initial cuts:
Under intake manifold, tons of room:
Valve cover will be fine too:
Ready to be picked:
Here I've marked where I will initially cut, there is going to be a large amount of work in the RH lower control arm area. I need to cut out a big section, but construct the new part so as to keep strength so the subframe doesn't flex. :
I won't know exactly how far back I can push the engine until I make my first cuts and see how much dead space there is inside the subframe. I can only go so far before I run into the steering rack.
Other good stuff is once I get the engine further back in the bay I will also be able to raise it up a little bit. I plan on trimming part of my hood support structure for more height still.
I also should be able to ditch the traction bar and switch back to the stock radius rod setup, which I like better.
Although I completed my H22 swap back in 2012, I've never really been happy with how the engine fits in the bay. In fact I just don't enjoy driving the car the way it is, it's been months since I even started it.
However the H22 simply fits as good as it can, without cutting stuff... so lets do some cutting.
Too much overhang, I must fix this:
19 APR 15:
I pulled the engine today, but before I did I took some photos and measurements.
RH axle cup to subframe:
You may have read about my escapades with the tranny fill bolt in my last build thread, here you can see the current clearance. I will rectify this:
Tranny case end vs. chassis. I should be mostly ok on clearance, maybe a little grinding and cutting:
LH halfshaft:
Oil filter clearance, I will need to cut a bit out of the subframe to keep filter changes easy:
This one shows the clearance on the rear mount bracket, cutting required here as well:
Diff housing from above, I've already marked where I intend to do my initial cuts:
Under intake manifold, tons of room:
Valve cover will be fine too:
Ready to be picked:
Here I've marked where I will initially cut, there is going to be a large amount of work in the RH lower control arm area. I need to cut out a big section, but construct the new part so as to keep strength so the subframe doesn't flex. :
I won't know exactly how far back I can push the engine until I make my first cuts and see how much dead space there is inside the subframe. I can only go so far before I run into the steering rack.
Other good stuff is once I get the engine further back in the bay I will also be able to raise it up a little bit. I plan on trimming part of my hood support structure for more height still.
I also should be able to ditch the traction bar and switch back to the stock radius rod setup, which I like better.