MX5 Donor, Using as a Donor/problems/solutions/advice Info

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by Johno

Hi David,
I fitted the engine in the same place as Skov and Davidbolam but I have the AGM body kit and have no problem with the throttle bracket hitting the GRP.


Post some photos of your car for an update....

Johno,

I really like the look of the agm bodywork and have my engine as far back as possible. When I looked at their measurements of their kit I'm not sure it will kit.
Can you tell me how far your engine is from the front member?

[Johno]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

Johno,

I really like the look of the agm bodywork and have my engine as far back as possible. When I looked at their measurements of their kit I'm not sure it will kit.
Can you tell me how far your engine is from the front member?

Hi David,
Will check measurement tomorrow. I'm very happy with the AGM kit, sure there are a few imperfections but nothing that can't be sorted.

[Johno]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

Johno,

I really like the look of the agm bodywork and have my engine as far back as possible. When I looked at their measurements of their kit I'm not sure it will kit.
Can you tell me how far your engine is from the front member?

Hi David,
I measured from the front of the water pump pulley to the front cross member and it's approximately 300mm. I wish I moved the engine back a little more though as the cam cover just catches the bonnet right at the front. Not too much of a problem though as I plan to fit a bonnet scoop anyway..

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by Johno

Hi David,
I measured from the front of the water pump pulley to the front cross member and it's approximately 300mm. I wish I moved the engine back a little more though as the cam cover just catches the bonnet right at the front. Not too much of a problem though as I plan to fit a bonnet scoop anyway..

Johno I have just measured mine and its 285 mm (to the back of the front cross member). I don't know how the engine could go any further back.

I might wait until you have chopped your bonnet to see that is like.

If you removed the flange without cutting the top would it fit?

David

[Stot]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

Johno I have just measured mine and its 285 mm (to the back of the front cross member). I don't know how the engine could go any further back.

I might wait until you have chopped your bonnet to see that is like.

If you removed the flange without cutting the top would it fit?

David

I dont know the measurements because I stripped back to the chassis yesterday for painting but this photo shows how far back my engine is. The clutch rubber is in line with the upright.



I have my engine a bit further to the passenger side which gives me steering rack and inlet clearance. I'm using the Equinox bonnet and it fits without cutouts.



Cheers
Stot

[Johno]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

Johno I have just measured mine and its 285 mm (to the back of the front cross member). I don't know how the engine could go any further back.

I might wait until you have chopped your bonnet to see that is like.

If you removed the flange without cutting the top would it fit?

David

I measured mine to the front face of the crossmember...
So in fact yours is further back...

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by Johno

I measured mine to the front face of the crossmember...
So in fact yours is further back...

Thanks Johno that has made my day!

David