Engine Crossmember 1.8 vs 2.0

[michaelj]

Gents, any difference in these? I was thinking of dropping a 2 liter in my 1976 spider. It came with the 1.8. Thx!

Mike

[So Cal Mark]

there is a difference, the 2L x member will lower your motor a tad

[BEEK]

not to argue, but a different unmeasured thought . doesnt the 2.0 crossmember keep the engine in the same place, but lower the crossmember vs the chassis. the spacers on top of the mounting points would raise the body in relation to the crossmember, then they raised the motor mount pads the same amount, technically keeping the engine in the same place.this was for oil pan clearance to the crossmember as the 2.0 has a slightly deeper pan in the short area.

[azruss]

Sorry for the oversized picture. Open it in a new tab to see it all.
The only difference i could see between the early and late styles is the late style as an 1/8" shim where it bolts to the bottom of the chassis. It is possible that the motor mount stands are slightly taller as there does seem to be a little more pan clearance on the late style.

[fiat218]

Sorry for the oversized picture. Open it in a new tab to see it all.
The only difference i could see between the early and late styles is the late style as an 1/8" shim where it bolts to the bottom of the chassis. It is possible that the motor mount stands are slightly taller as there does seem to be a little more pan clearance on the late style.

Nice rocks,lol

[garion]

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[michaelj]

ANd not having to shovel snow. Ya know, Joe, lol

[Corydon]

When I installed a 2L engine in my 1974 US CS-1, I put in new and fresh rubber engine mounts. The oil pan ended up clearing the 1756cc cross member by only 5 mm, or so. With the old sagging mounts I think it would have rested on the cross member.

So - new engine mounts on your 2L engine

[carl]

I put a 2L in my 78 spider with the 1.8 crossmember with no problem. Always use new motor mounts regardless of what crossmember you use.