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A bit of info on the engine location. It sits in exactly the same location as the 2 litre Duratec so is not lower.
thanks for confirming
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We discussed engine height in another ARP4 thread. The limitation is the bellhousing and you really don't want that sitting below the gearbox crossmember.
DaveW
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Does anybody know if there is any extra chassis stiffening on these cars ?
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Does anybody know if there is any extra chassis stiffening on these cars ? There isn't unless you consider the bolted on crossmember for the rear suspension is an effective chassis brace.
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Do the aluminium floor pans stiffen the chassis a bit compared to standard?
Ferrari 488 Pista
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Porsche 718 Spyder
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If the floor pans are bonded I would expect a tiny increase in stiffness but it wouldn't be much. If they are just bolted and sealed it will be insignificant. Call me a Luddite but I do like the idea of sitting on wood.
Way back, a chap with an MGB ran over a piece of scrap metal in the dark. It came through the passenger floor like a can opener, and was stopped by the cross member. Makes you think.
Trad Morgan seats in more recent cars do have a deflector plate at the front.
DaveW
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will the rear luggage rack fit over the dome ?
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No rear rack yet as far as I can find out .
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Originally Posted By: DJC
I believe the hand brake is a "normal" handbrake and in the "normal" position as opposed to the fly off on the transmission tunnel.
I was joking, referring to one of the handwritten notices on the car............
Nick
Ahh - missed that notice when I first looked!!!
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The photos are "stirring".
I'm starting to like the red chassis.
What about that!
DaveW
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