It's taken a while. I 1st bought a Chevy 3.1 FWD engine and after getting most of what I need to convert it to RWD, I decided not to use it. Mostly because I want to use a RWD 3.4. I will still use many of this parts though.
So finally yesterday and today I did a test fit. The good news is that the 3.4 is a 60 degree engine, as you probbly know. And the really good news is that the Alpine engine mounts are also 60 degrees from each other.
I had purchased two pieces of 3/16 steel plate at the renovation center, the kind used with a floor jack, and adapted them to bolt to the existing engine mounting point.
Finally I lowered the engine into the bay. It went in quite nicely. As a test I made two 1.5 inch standoffs from plywood. The standoffs were placed between the Alpine engine mounts and the two plates. Perfect fit. The harmonic balance/pully is about 3/8 of an inch above the cross member.
Now to attach the transmission so that I can insure that the engine/transmission is properly aligned in the tunnel. Then I can fabricate steel standoffs.
I have a pair of Fiero headers on the engine. And everything fits quite well. I'll have to do something to deal with the heat. But thats for later.
Another note, my son just purchased a Camaro with the same 3.4. And it's quite quick. So with a car half the weight, this should be a great ride.
I took a few pictures for everyone to see the result, but they were too large. I will resize them so you can all see how well this engine fits.
Mike
So finally yesterday and today I did a test fit. The good news is that the 3.4 is a 60 degree engine, as you probbly know. And the really good news is that the Alpine engine mounts are also 60 degrees from each other.
I had purchased two pieces of 3/16 steel plate at the renovation center, the kind used with a floor jack, and adapted them to bolt to the existing engine mounting point.
Finally I lowered the engine into the bay. It went in quite nicely. As a test I made two 1.5 inch standoffs from plywood. The standoffs were placed between the Alpine engine mounts and the two plates. Perfect fit. The harmonic balance/pully is about 3/8 of an inch above the cross member.
Now to attach the transmission so that I can insure that the engine/transmission is properly aligned in the tunnel. Then I can fabricate steel standoffs.
I have a pair of Fiero headers on the engine. And everything fits quite well. I'll have to do something to deal with the heat. But thats for later.
Another note, my son just purchased a Camaro with the same 3.4. And it's quite quick. So with a car half the weight, this should be a great ride.
I took a few pictures for everyone to see the result, but they were too large. I will resize them so you can all see how well this engine fits.
Mike