Mothra SR20DE Swap in Florida

[Bigtaku]

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What are the pros and cons for using the intake manifold support bracket on the SR20DE? Mine is painted but I will need to cut out a little notch on the frame to use it. The frame is so pretty and already painted so I really don't want to mess with the frame again.

[Bigtaku]

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Need to lower the rear and raise the front. Ugh. Any suggestions? I have comp springs in the front from Datsun Parts. I may put the old stock ones back on and get new tires for the back that have a lower profile. With the weight of the gas tank and the seats it may drop down a bit in the back. Paint comes soon.

[Bigtaku]

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One with the top on.

[Alvin]

Need to lower the rear and raise the front. Ugh. Any suggestions? I have comp springs in the front from Datsun Parts. I may put the old stock ones back on and get new tires for the back that have a lower profile.

Michael,
Your car is sitting higher in the rear because the leaf springs are mounted incorrectly. The shackles are flipped. They should be "folded" up:

[pebbles]

IMG_0087.JPGWhat are the pros and cons for using the intake manifold support bracket on the SR20DE? Mine is painted but I will need to cut out a little notch on the frame to use it. The frame is so pretty and already painted so I really don't want to mess with the frame again.

Im def not and expert, a "copycat", and "non original thinker", but I dont think it needs to be there. I removed mine.
If the intake plenum eventually cracks, then go turbo

[spl310]

I saw the frame at the shop with Charles - I told the shop that the shackles were upside down. They looked at me like I was nuts...

[Bigtaku]

Ah Man, thank you for the shackle photo Alvin! I hope this cures the front as well.

I saw the frame at the shop with Charles - I told the shop that the shackles were upside down. They looked at me like I was nuts...

Thank you too!

[Mattk]

Damn man!! That little car looks good!! Mad skills! Mad props!

Matthew

[Ed Mason]

Wow! Looking good!

[krodista]

Neat to hear about one of these right around the corner, I am also in NE Florida. Stopped lurking and finally joined so I could post.

[spl310]

Where are you in NE Florida? There are a few of us up here

[Bigtaku]

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Progress!

[Bigtaku]

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I haven't seen the new paint yet but will send more photos when I do.

[Bigtaku]

Where are you in NE Florida? There are a few of us up here

Saint Augustine!

[Bigtaku]

Need to lower the rear and raise the front. Ugh. Any suggestions? I have comp springs in the front from Datsun Parts. I may put the old stock ones back on and get new tires for the back that have a lower profile.

Michael,
Your car is sitting higher in the rear because the leaf springs are mounted incorrectly. The shackles are flipped. They should be "folded" up:

Thank you again Alvin... It's sitting nice again!