6g74 route

[IPD]

i'd say...talk to chatz at ssm (sponsor page). he should be able to help you out. he actually tailors his td05 kits based on use for a 74 or 72 block; so i'm sure he knows what's up--and can probably sell you what you need.

[TUFFTR]

can someone please give me some more info on the exhaust spacers?
i've been to advance, autozone, napa, carquest and a shop, and somehow noone knows what i'm talking about when i say exhaust spacers
i guess i need to try an exhaust shop, but none open today

Man I know your keen but just wait till tomorrow and head down to an exhaust shop where they should have a whole rack of the things. Im in another country obviously but I don't believe ive seen them on the shelf at auto parts stores before

[n2nsanity]

i ended up not needing them, lol
not sure if its because mine came with exhaust manifolds, but the stock downpipe bolted right up
its a little close to the oil pan towards the front, but doesn't seem like it will be an issue

also, i've got a new downpipe on the way and if it doesn't have more clearance than the stock one, i'm going to get it extended a little bit
either that or add an oil cooler
or maybe both

[TUFFTR]

Wtf, awesome! I used 3L exhaust manifolds....but maybe 3.5L exhaust manifolds are a tiny bit longer? Well either way, great work! almost done

[DJ_X_Factor]

Wtf, awesome! I used 3L exhaust manifolds....but maybe 3.5L exhaust manifolds are a tiny bit longer? Well either way, great work! almost done

I'm hoping the 3.5L manifolds are indeed a little longer! I'll definitely test the theory as my engine is coming with the headers attached!

[n2nsanity]

I'm hoping the 3.5L manifolds are indeed a little longer! I'll definitely test the theory as my engine is coming with the headers attached!

i tried measuring them and they seemed like the same size to me
people keep saying they had to add spacers, but noones really explaining why
is it because of clearance from the oil pan?
does it not fit at all? does it just rub a little bit?
is it because of the angle of the manifolds?
is it because the exhaust being so close to the oil pan, it heats up the oil too much?

mine is close, at the front edge of the oil pan, but doesn't touch it at all
my only concern is it heating up the oil

when's yours coming?

[jessecain1]

i added my spacer due to it just and i mean just touching the oil pan. i guess i could have got away with it but i didnt want my exhaust rattling against it.

[DJ_X_Factor]

i tried measuring them and they seemed like the same size to me
people keep saying they had to add spacers, but noones really explaining why
is it because of clearance from the oil pan?
does it not fit at all? does it just rub a little bit?
is it because of the angle of the manifolds?
is it because the exhaust being so close to the oil pan, it heats up the oil too much?

mine is close, at the front edge of the oil pan, but doesn't touch it at all
my only concern is it heating up the oil

when's yours coming?

I guess I'll have to evaluate how close it is when I get it installed...its not like the spacers can't be added after the initial install.

Just talked to the shipping company this morning, they called and set up a delivery between 12-4pm tomorrow...I can't wait!!

[DJ_X_Factor]

I guess I'll have to evaluate how close it is when I get it installed...its not like the spacers can't be added after the initial install.

Just talked to the shipping company this morning, they called and set up a delivery between 12-4pm tomorrow...I can't wait!!

Pulled my 3L last night, getting ready to give the engine bay a makeover (I got some top-secret plans muahaha). The 3.5L is gorgeous, I can't get over how clean it is! I would DEFINITELY recommend JDM Engine Depot to anyone looking for engines!

For your viewing pleasure, a few quick pics I snapped while taking the 3L out last night...

[jessecain1]

hey guys just wanted to update a little bit with my progress. i got nearly 75% of what i want squared away with the car. right now i have a cold air box, fpr and megan springs waiting to go on the car. after that i will be dropping in a hotwired supra pump, new fuel rails, and a new throtle body... on a bit of a sad note the ohhnoo ss loop i bought for the car does not fit on the 74 . any how here are some pictures of how she sits for now...