SR20 KE70 clearance issues

[timos]

Hey guys, just asking for opinions and advice..

I have dropped my sr20 into my ke70, I couldn't manage to get the gearbox and engine in one go cause it was getting jared up against the PS rack.. so I un bolted the tranny and now just the engine is sitting in,
I've had a look and there's some clearance issues with the tunnel.. now should I bash it out? cut the tunnel? just wondering for ideas or ways to get around it..

I am running all ae86 front set up..

thanks guys!

[maxhag]

What mounting kit are you using?

The way mine is setup, and just set up another setup the same, requires cutting and welding of the tunnel/firewall....... This way uses a custom mounts to mount to a std 4a crossmember to retain close to standard steering geometry...

You may need to also drop the X member to make it easier to get the box/engine in as one..

[timos]

Ones I bought off 'anastaios' they looks like a home job, they came with no rubbers. The engine has no room to play so I'm gonna have to run them solid..

what are your thoughts?

[maxhag]

post photos, iam curious to what they look like

[timos]

my computers shitting itself =\ every time i go to upload the image its coming up with a red !, it wont let me

oh okay, did you have to cut much off the tunnel/firewall? was it a big job?

[timos]

do you think im better off running a s13 front set up?

[sleeper_13]

if you dont plan on cutting a box out of your firewall you will need to bash the trans tunnel out with a mallet

[timos]

yeah, seeing I haven't got the experience welding I think bashing it out will be the way to go..
i just want it to fit, don't really matter on aesthetics!

[maxhag]

Bashing weakens the metal....

[sam92]

I just flogged my tunnel and can get my box/engine in as one, its a tight squeeze but manageable.

I'd stick with 86 front setup I've heard s13 front end has bad geometry in a ke/ae . I wouldn't know personally though