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SSlim · 07-06-2014, 09:18 PM

Can you move the motor over? Have a clearance problem with my headers and before I start grinding frame rails I would like to see if I can shift the motor over. Have plenty of room on driver side but none non pass side.

BenningJ · 07-06-2014, 09:24 PM

Yes, you can loosen up the motor mounts and slide the motor over.

SSlim · 07-06-2014, 09:29 PM

Cool! Is it just the ones from the bottom in the cradle or are there more?

Levi550 · 07-06-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SSlim

before I start grinding frame rails

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Originally Posted by GetSmart

Axis, thats exactly what Dynatech suggested. "I have a solution to get some additional clearance by the steering joint. We did it on our Camaro here to make sure it would work, loosen the nuts on the engine mounts (18 mm), raise the engine slighty. Once raised pull motor over as far as possible to the right side of the car and wedge a piece of wood between the left side header collector and the frame. Let engine down and tighten the engine mount nuts, and them remove the wood wedge. This should provide the additional clearance needed to clear." Now I have to find how much this will cost to do...or is a dimple a better choice. Will the dimple affect performance or is it a coating issue where it may rust later? Thanks for the help!

rberns · 07-06-2014, 09:33 PM

what headers/size are you running?

SSlim · 07-06-2014, 09:39 PM

TSP 2"

62nalide · 07-06-2014, 11:44 PM

They slide right in

Chevrolade · 07-07-2014, 12:02 AM

My old tsp headers 2" hit the frame rail as well lol ended up grinding the cradle a lil never thought about adjusting the engine a lil.
Good luck should be easy

Firehawk178 · 07-07-2014, 12:07 AM

Can't wait to see where this goes....

Camarojt · 07-07-2014, 12:36 AM

2" Tsp's will sometimes hit depending on how the motor is sitting from the factory. You can either move the motor over a tad or out a dent in the header. Either way is fine, doesn't affect performance and nobody will see a dent in your header.

SSlim · 07-07-2014, 06:50 AM

I dimpled the header a bit, but still have some rubbing when turning. We have had the motor in and out several times over the years and just think it has shifted to the pass side. I have like an 1.5" on the driver side so going to move it over and try to center it a bit more. Thanks for the replys everyone let you know how it goes this afternoon.

SSlim · 07-08-2014, 06:37 PM

Well tried moving the motor over and no luck. Still right on the frame. Guess it's coming back out and getting the BFH. This sucks!

axis · 07-08-2014, 07:06 PM

This is a potential issue for LT's of 1 7/8in and larger. The bigger the pipes, the more potential for issues.

SSlim · 07-08-2014, 07:14 PM

Yeah I can't complain too much, picked up almost 15 rwhp going to 2" no cats from 1 7/8" with cats, while also dropping a pound of boost. I just hate having to fiddle around with these little things.

07-06-2014, 09:18 PM	#1
SSlim Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Needville TX Posts: 228	Move the motor over Can you move the motor over? Have a clearance problem with my headers and before I start grinding frame rails I would like to see if I can shift the motor over. Have plenty of room on driver side but none non pass side. __________________ Whipple, GT9 cam, LS3 conversion, ZL1 pistons, ZL1 rods, Circle D converter, Stage 3 trans, Tuned by Pat G, CAI inc, TPS headers, posi mod, Dynomax bullet cat back, VMAX TB, ADM Scoop, RX catch can, Eibach prokit plus, Eurotek Mesh 33 wheels, P13w DRLs, Pioneer/Massive Audio/Vibe/JL interior goodies. 613 RWHP/596 TQ

07-06-2014, 09:24 PM	#2
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	Yes, you can loosen up the motor mounts and slide the motor over. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

07-06-2014, 09:29 PM	#3
SSlim Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Needville TX Posts: 228	Cool! Is it just the ones from the bottom in the cradle or are there more? __________________ Whipple, GT9 cam, LS3 conversion, ZL1 pistons, ZL1 rods, Circle D converter, Stage 3 trans, Tuned by Pat G, CAI inc, TPS headers, posi mod, Dynomax bullet cat back, VMAX TB, ADM Scoop, RX catch can, Eibach prokit plus, Eurotek Mesh 33 wheels, P13w DRLs, Pioneer/Massive Audio/Vibe/JL interior goodies. 613 RWHP/596 TQ

07-06-2014, 09:33 PM	#5
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	what headers/size are you running? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

07-06-2014, 09:39 PM	#6
SSlim Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Needville TX Posts: 228	TSP 2" __________________ Whipple, GT9 cam, LS3 conversion, ZL1 pistons, ZL1 rods, Circle D converter, Stage 3 trans, Tuned by Pat G, CAI inc, TPS headers, posi mod, Dynomax bullet cat back, VMAX TB, ADM Scoop, RX catch can, Eibach prokit plus, Eurotek Mesh 33 wheels, P13w DRLs, Pioneer/Massive Audio/Vibe/JL interior goodies. 613 RWHP/596 TQ

07-06-2014, 11:44 PM	#7
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	They slide right in __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

07-07-2014, 12:02 AM	#8
Chevrolade Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,050	My old tsp headers 2" hit the frame rail as well lol ended up grinding the cradle a lil never thought about adjusting the engine a lil. Good luck should be easy

07-07-2014, 12:07 AM	#9
Firehawk178 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Katy, Tx. USA Posts: 196	Can't wait to see where this goes....

07-07-2014, 12:36 AM	#10
Camarojt Drives: 2011camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Allen, Tx Posts: 2,202	2" Tsp's will sometimes hit depending on how the motor is sitting from the factory. You can either move the motor over a tad or out a dent in the header. Either way is fine, doesn't affect performance and nobody will see a dent in your header.

07-07-2014, 06:50 AM	#11
SSlim Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Needville TX Posts: 228	I dimpled the header a bit, but still have some rubbing when turning. We have had the motor in and out several times over the years and just think it has shifted to the pass side. I have like an 1.5" on the driver side so going to move it over and try to center it a bit more. Thanks for the replys everyone let you know how it goes this afternoon. __________________ Whipple, GT9 cam, LS3 conversion, ZL1 pistons, ZL1 rods, Circle D converter, Stage 3 trans, Tuned by Pat G, CAI inc, TPS headers, posi mod, Dynomax bullet cat back, VMAX TB, ADM Scoop, RX catch can, Eibach prokit plus, Eurotek Mesh 33 wheels, P13w DRLs, Pioneer/Massive Audio/Vibe/JL interior goodies. 613 RWHP/596 TQ

07-08-2014, 06:37 PM	#12
SSlim Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Needville TX Posts: 228	Well tried moving the motor over and no luck. Still right on the frame. Guess it's coming back out and getting the BFH. This sucks! Attached Images __________________ Whipple, GT9 cam, LS3 conversion, ZL1 pistons, ZL1 rods, Circle D converter, Stage 3 trans, Tuned by Pat G, CAI inc, TPS headers, posi mod, Dynomax bullet cat back, VMAX TB, ADM Scoop, RX catch can, Eibach prokit plus, Eurotek Mesh 33 wheels, P13w DRLs, Pioneer/Massive Audio/Vibe/JL interior goodies. 613 RWHP/596 TQ

07-08-2014, 07:06 PM	#13
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	This is a potential issue for LT's of 1 7/8in and larger. The bigger the pipes, the more potential for issues. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

07-08-2014, 07:14 PM	#14
SSlim Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Needville TX Posts: 228	Yeah I can't complain too much, picked up almost 15 rwhp going to 2" no cats from 1 7/8" with cats, while also dropping a pound of boost. I just hate having to fiddle around with these little things. __________________ Whipple, GT9 cam, LS3 conversion, ZL1 pistons, ZL1 rods, Circle D converter, Stage 3 trans, Tuned by Pat G, CAI inc, TPS headers, posi mod, Dynomax bullet cat back, VMAX TB, ADM Scoop, RX catch can, Eibach prokit plus, Eurotek Mesh 33 wheels, P13w DRLs, Pioneer/Massive Audio/Vibe/JL interior goodies. 613 RWHP/596 TQ