Universal 3sge (inc Beams) into AE/KE thread

[zacha86]

This may seem like a very obvious question to some but I have seen it run both ways and not sure why..which direction (north/south) is the feed & return line when running a return fuel set up with out of tank pump and adj fuel reg on a 3sge? Which order are the injectors flowing? Seeing as it is normally not dual entry I'm confused..

[ke_70]

can enter either side. i've run mine both way no issues.
as long as there's fuel at pressue it'll use it.

[4.5AG]

What is the ideal thickness of the plate used between engine subframe and chassis rail to lower the Beams engine on an AE86?
Cheers,
Vener

[fantapants]

ideal.......0

what will allow you to fit the engine..... as little as possible lol....

[s14seriesII]

Ideal would be none, as it messes with controll arm and castor tod angles.. Space the bonnet up instead ? I'm not sure what hits ?

[Tim.duncan]

Mine fits with out spacers

But it's tight

I'd try everything before spacing the cross member

[Aram]

I have 5mm spacers, and my engine still fits under the bonnet without cutting anything out and with all cam covers on.

[4.5AG]

Thanks for the info Aram..would 5 mm make a big difference in handling?

[Sam-Q]

I have heard reports from unreliable sources that used the JST F20C install kit in their cars with a set of 51mm spacers and they say it's not that bad at all. Also remember this can be completely corrected with longer roll center adjusters.

[Aram]

Not that I can tell no.
But you can always adjust 5mm imo, people usually change the suspension anyway when undertaking such a big project.

I used the BEAMS engine mounts, made 5mm plates on the subframe, I also hammered the subframe down a bit in the middle so the engine fits better.
And I tilted the engine like it does in the Altezza, not sure why they tilted it but I figured they had their reasons so I did it also.