Hey there.. My last thread http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=51453 dealt with the B6 and E series transmission which I feel is progress for newbs wanting to break into the swaps that don't have a shedful of tools, practical experience with fabrication of new/custom mounts and still want a result leaving even their mothers proud.
However now, I want to step up and take it even further with the B6 and F/G series transmissions so it will allow all sorts to jump straight in and have the majority of work done in regards to mounting the engine into the bay and have it safely mounted utilizing nothing more than a new passenger mount and not having to do anything to the engine like in the e series swap.
The mounts I favour for this job (you can check for yourself) is the following mount off eBay.
The Mitsubishi evo 7,8,9/mivec passenger mount.
The other mount I have also looked at is this one.
The 99-03 Mitsubishi Gallant passenger/drivers mount
My reasons for the two... The first one is clearly due to the shape of the bolt holes and that this places the engine fairly dead on with the chassis bracket.. However I feel that this isn't appropriate for the stock intake as it is virtually butting the firewall already as it sits in the bay.
The 2nd bracket I see is slightly bent forward, towards the front of the car and closely resembles the position of where an engine would sit in a stock position.
The only concerns I have is that the holes may need to be drilled out as the front single hole is 12mm and the two rear holes at are 15mm.
The theory on all this is being the mount is so short means in theory, the mount should pull the B6 and G series combination over enough to mount them in the stock crossmember positions without any major side effects as its pulling the block over and not forcing it forward or backwards.
The other idea I have for the g series is to upgrade the front transmission mount to something a bit more solid and possibly stronger than the stock front mount.
The mounts I have in mind would be along the lines of it utilizing the shape of the original mounting bolt pattern.
The mounts I have in mind are:
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=181159050846 which is the DEA A6670. I also feel the A4646 may also be an option for two reasons..
One, they utilize the similar bolt pattern of the transmission.
Two, they accommodate for the dip on the transmission located on the right side of the mounting bolt pattern.
The other mount as a possible contender is this one:
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...lID=EBAY-MOTOR .. Not sure what its from but possibly a contender due to bolt hole layout.
One more is this one.
2002-2006 Nissan Altima front mount
The only thing I feel will need to be upgraded after this will be the crossmember brackets and being the rear capri/B6 engine mount never works without modification (however I haven't currently tried without using new mounts) I feel these would be good candidates.
Lastly but not least, if the rear mount is a fail with the two new mounts, there are other mounts that would be very suitable too for replacement.
One mount of this type I've considered is this one.
Nissan maxima 1995-2003 due to the width of the mount and suggestable length.. Clearance of steering rack may be an issue.. However, I'll continue.
Here is another type with a slight "straight edged" gap that might allow the clearance needed.
Nissan altima 2002-2006 rear mount.
These are based on "sight alone" guestimates and haven't been measured at all. I'm fairly certain with some photos and measurements alone in regards to the bolt patterns will prevail with some good results.
Thanks for taking the time out to read this and I hope with some help from other members that we can yield some awesome results.
If anyone can take a photo and measurements of the f & g series transmission mount patterns. Also the following measurements will be needed too.
Top left to top right bolt hole.
Bottom left to bottom right bolt hole.
Top left to bottom left bolt hole.
Bottom left to bottom right bolt hole.
Depth of dip on the right hand side in comparison to left hand side. (Measure between bolt holes on right side and use a straight edge against a ruler to get depth height).
If anyone wants to also provide feedback in regards to other mounts, please let us know, and place a few photos and measurements of the mounts.
I'm also open to constructive criticism too.. So please feel free.
Sent from the depths of hell.
However now, I want to step up and take it even further with the B6 and F/G series transmissions so it will allow all sorts to jump straight in and have the majority of work done in regards to mounting the engine into the bay and have it safely mounted utilizing nothing more than a new passenger mount and not having to do anything to the engine like in the e series swap.
The mounts I favour for this job (you can check for yourself) is the following mount off eBay.
The Mitsubishi evo 7,8,9/mivec passenger mount.
The other mount I have also looked at is this one.
The 99-03 Mitsubishi Gallant passenger/drivers mount
My reasons for the two... The first one is clearly due to the shape of the bolt holes and that this places the engine fairly dead on with the chassis bracket.. However I feel that this isn't appropriate for the stock intake as it is virtually butting the firewall already as it sits in the bay.
The 2nd bracket I see is slightly bent forward, towards the front of the car and closely resembles the position of where an engine would sit in a stock position.
The only concerns I have is that the holes may need to be drilled out as the front single hole is 12mm and the two rear holes at are 15mm.
The theory on all this is being the mount is so short means in theory, the mount should pull the B6 and G series combination over enough to mount them in the stock crossmember positions without any major side effects as its pulling the block over and not forcing it forward or backwards.
The other idea I have for the g series is to upgrade the front transmission mount to something a bit more solid and possibly stronger than the stock front mount.
The mounts I have in mind would be along the lines of it utilizing the shape of the original mounting bolt pattern.
The mounts I have in mind are:
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=181159050846 which is the DEA A6670. I also feel the A4646 may also be an option for two reasons..
One, they utilize the similar bolt pattern of the transmission.
Two, they accommodate for the dip on the transmission located on the right side of the mounting bolt pattern.
The other mount as a possible contender is this one:
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...lID=EBAY-MOTOR .. Not sure what its from but possibly a contender due to bolt hole layout.
One more is this one.
2002-2006 Nissan Altima front mount
The only thing I feel will need to be upgraded after this will be the crossmember brackets and being the rear capri/B6 engine mount never works without modification (however I haven't currently tried without using new mounts) I feel these would be good candidates.
Lastly but not least, if the rear mount is a fail with the two new mounts, there are other mounts that would be very suitable too for replacement.
One mount of this type I've considered is this one.
Nissan maxima 1995-2003 due to the width of the mount and suggestable length.. Clearance of steering rack may be an issue.. However, I'll continue.
Here is another type with a slight "straight edged" gap that might allow the clearance needed.
Nissan altima 2002-2006 rear mount.
These are based on "sight alone" guestimates and haven't been measured at all. I'm fairly certain with some photos and measurements alone in regards to the bolt patterns will prevail with some good results.
Thanks for taking the time out to read this and I hope with some help from other members that we can yield some awesome results.
If anyone can take a photo and measurements of the f & g series transmission mount patterns. Also the following measurements will be needed too.
Top left to top right bolt hole.
Bottom left to bottom right bolt hole.
Top left to bottom left bolt hole.
Bottom left to bottom right bolt hole.
Depth of dip on the right hand side in comparison to left hand side. (Measure between bolt holes on right side and use a straight edge against a ruler to get depth height).
If anyone wants to also provide feedback in regards to other mounts, please let us know, and place a few photos and measurements of the mounts.
I'm also open to constructive criticism too.. So please feel free.
Sent from the depths of hell.
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