LQ4 into a 3rd Gen/1972 Nova by frojoe

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Update on the driver side subframe motor mount, relocated the mount itself 1.75" forward on some 1/4" plate that utilizes the stock hole locations on the subframe. Added some L plate to round off the mount base, as well as added a couple gussets for good measure....

4-21-2018

Got the driver side motor mount installed, and test-fit the engine to see what oil pan and turbo drain line clearances would be like...

This shows the passenger side turbo oil drain fitting lining up almost dead-on with my factory (un-moved) subframe-side motor mounts... more info on that in the next post..

Here's a 0* straight -10AN fitting and hose to test fit the routing on the driver side, since that's the tighter side...

Here's a 45* fitting, would require some P clamp or rerouting to stand it off from the subframe sheetmetal....

Here's a 90* fitting, would require some P clamp or rerouting to stand it off from the engine mount....

A quick test of the passenger side. I knew it was gonna be shitty routing, but the test confirmed it.. I think I'll move the passenger side motor mount forward the same 1.75" that I did on the driver side, just to get the mount forward and its sharp edges away from the turbo oil drain. It looks like the block has no interference or anything with extending the motor mount adapter plate forward the extra 1.75"...