PeterAllen

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Only when my baby smiles at me! I just want to know the position related to a standard six cylinder 240Z. Can somebody just drop a line from the harmonic balancer and see whether it intersects the engine crossmember in the center or whether it is offset to the driver's side. Thanks.

Could someone advise me whether the crankshaft alligns with the centre line of the chassis in a standard 240Z. The V8 mounting kit I have places the engine around 25mm to the driver's side. I am just wondering whether this is standard automotive practice so that the whole drivetrain remains in a single line and compensates for the pinion offset at the diff. I had thought that the engine and gearbox would be mounted in the centre of the chassis and that the propshaft would be angled to the offset of the pinion at the diff, that is, have around 25mm difference in allignment from where it leaves the gearbox to where it joins the diff. Any information would be appreciated.

Excellent news. Glad you could rollover your Vic certification. You've got no idea how many headaches you have saved yourself. My ground-up build is going to be a bit more problematic.

It has been my experience that the best way to obtain the correct information is to ask those with the authority in the area. Phone the RTA and ask. As of February 2006 all States are adopting the National Code of Practice: Light Vehicles VSB 14 - see DOTARS web site. To my knowledge NSW is not yet onboard but intends to do so shortly. As I understand it, all new certifications now should comply with this Code, so you may not be able to roll-over your Vic certification unless it's at VSB 14 standard. Also the States only accept certification from the engineers on each State's register. Again I recommend you get it from the horse's mouth. It's also a good idea to shop around for quotes from the engineers. Many are making good money from heavy vehicles and aren't interested in touching light vehicles, so it can be difficult to get them to even provide a quotation or if they do it can be way over the top. Hope this helps. PS. Always consult with the engineer BEFORE you do the mods, it can save you time and money.