D15Z1 Engine swap project log

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by MakDiesel

finally got pics of my Z1 mount:
This was the mount that came with the engine, I took a grinder to both sides to make it fit into the chassis mount holder, I haven't test fitted the engine since I modded the mount then Matt asked if I'd post pics. I actually have an OBD-0 mount but I can't pry the crank pulley bolt off the Z1, period.

It still probably won't fit. I tried to do the same thing on mine. I took a hacksaw to the mount and made it thinner, but it was still like 2 inches off the mark when I was putting the engine in.

Here's how i got the crank pulley bolt off:



See page one. While you havethe engine out, it wouldn't hurt to put a new timing belt and water pump on anyway. You'll thank yourself in 30,000 miles.