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Xenoblast
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OCT 21, 11:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by InThePink:
Can anyone provide this overall/maximum width dimension, please? |
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I can provide all of those dimensions tomorrow 
May I ask what you are going to be swapping this into?[This message has been edited by Xenoblast (edited 10-21-2022).]
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InThePink
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OCT 22, 10:18 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Xenoblast:
I can provide all of those dimensions tomorrow
May I ask what you are going to be swapping this into?
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That would be much appreciated, thank you.
Here's a pic of the *tentative* recipient's ('52 Nash Rambler) engine bay:
Being unibody, the inner fenders need to stay, so I'm trying to work with them for now.
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Xenoblast
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OCT 22, 08:28 PM
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Took some measurements, it doesnt look good for you...
at 8.5 inches above the bottom of the oil pan, the width of the engine is 24 inches because of the alternator, and this doesnt include the added width with a ac compressor. the tips of the heads are 25 inches wide. the engine is 24 inches long, and 26 inches tall.
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InThePink
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OCT 23, 12:35 AM
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Thanks for taking the time to do this, I very much appreciate it.
I wouldn't need the A/C compressor and might not need the P/S pump (though that appears to be the least "in the way" belt driven accessory), and could fab up something to mount the alternator elsewhere. I will do a bit more research and take a few more measurements.
Thanks again for helping out.[This message has been edited by InThePink (edited 10-23-2022).]
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InThePink
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OCT 23, 11:01 AM
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I have exactly 24" of width at the front of the engine bay, forward of the LCA mounts, close to where the alternator and A/C compressor (which would not be used on my application) would be, so I think I am just barely okay there. Plenty of height (I have 31" above the drag link, and I could always switch to a steering rack if need be). Plenty of engine bay length, too.
Question on the oil pan. The oil pump is fairly typical for a Chevy V-type engine, so is the extra length, and the sump section in particular, simply for extra oil capacity? I don't think I'd have an issue with oil pan clearance, and I did read through many of the 3.4 TDC topics which did emphasize oil supply is critical for this engine, so my assumption is the extra large oil pan is designed for capacity reasons, to help ensure oil starvation is never an issue.
I suspect the exhaust manifolds (I would likely use two left(?) side manifolds) will be the main area of interference. From the few pics I've seen, they appear to be tucked in just slightly, and low enough on the head that they would be within the 25" max width mentioned...maybe a bit wider? That measurement (max width with both x-mans bolted to the engine) would be very helpful to have if possible, too.
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fliphone
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NOV 29, 11:44 PM
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First (and hopefully not last!) post here in 2023! Just spent the evening reading about all the history with these motors and seeing everyone else's swaps. Makes me want to get mine finished so bad 
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Raydar
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NOV 30, 10:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fliphone:
First (and hopefully not last!) post here in 2023! Just spent the evening reading about all the history with these motors and seeing everyone else's swaps. Makes me want to get mine finished so bad |
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Thanks for resurrecting this! Looks like the LQ1 "mother lode".
I'm gonna have to do some reading...
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fliphone
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JAN 06, 02:30 PM
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