i made time for the scoob yesterday, and heres the issues you can help me resolve
after removing the subaru's gearbox that sits well forward i thought i'd better try the engine in again. there is no sump on and its only resting on a narrow pole, and block of wood, so it should sit another inch or so higher
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i currently have a 4wd front cover and pumps witch squeeze in just. i possibly could use this combo, but i'm looking for 2wd stuf to give me better room
![Image](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f81/geohutchison/DSCI0024.jpg)
without a gearbox at this time i'm unsure exactly how mutch space i will need. i left a reasonable space here for the bell, and the car has a huge transmission tunnel (a bit strange i thought, all the subaru boxes are small)
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underneath
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its gonna be a tight fit for the starter with my steering joint there
and using the exhaust manifold i have is not an option, it will hit the steering joint
![Image](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f81/geohutchison/DSCI0022.jpg)
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on the other side however (ignore the subarus starter motor, i have removed it now) theres plenty space for this type of manifold
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questions
1 - last pic, the subaru had a steady bar, do you think i should fabricate a mounting to use this? or just bin it and go with 2 engine mountings and a gearbox mtg?
2 - starter motors? are there different types for say for a mgb v8 and a landy? whats the narrowest? has anyone ever modded the bell to use a starter from the other side (g.box side) if i dont have enough room
3 - rocker box's they fit either way. will it matter with the baffles inside? i'd prefer the oil cap at the rear like in these pics
4 - manifolds, my left bank is'nt an issue but the right bank is. if i use the older p5 /6 (i think) manifolds that exit in the middle, i can drop the down pipe bellow the front subframe and steering.
5 - radiator, look at the second last pic
if i decide to stick with the 4wd front cover and pumps (it fits! why make extra expense) will a radiator the full width of the front end, and only as high as the watter pump allows for be sufficient for the 3.5?
thanks in advance for your input, i'm awaiting it
especially katanaman's your a god
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George
also point out anything i may have missed.
i'd love DCOE's but i'l probably settle for efi, to suit my injection pump thats in the tank.
bonnet clearance is'nt a problem i have a bulge ordered.