Is it OK to raise engine a little bit on passenger side using washers? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

darkbluemn · 12-27-2017, 09:20 PM

I had issue with header rubbing the skid plate. I raised the engine a little bit using high grade washers on passenger side to solve the problem. It's about 2-3 mm. Is there any problem with this DIY?

Thanks.

Summerwolf · 12-27-2017, 09:26 PM

Probably be a better idea to clearance or space the skid plate.....and easier...

Spawn_Of_Creation · 12-27-2017, 09:28 PM

You would be better off taking the skid plate and pounding the part that's rubbing with a hammer, and/or getting stiffer engine mounts. This was a known issue with Ace headers and there is a guide to fix it.

Dr. BRZ · 12-27-2017, 09:29 PM

Use a dremel and cut that small section of the skid plate off

Ultramaroon · 12-27-2017, 09:31 PM

Yes. Your DIY gave me cancer.* Why fuck up the geometry of the drive line to address an interference problem with an aftermarket part?

Tweak the skid plate, not the rest of the car.

*It's probably fine.

humfrz · 12-27-2017, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkbluemn

I had issue with header rubbing the skid plate. I raised the engine a little bit using high grade washers on passenger side to solve the problem. It's about 2-3 mm. Is there any problem with this DIY?

Thanks.

Hello darkbluemn and welcome to our forum .......

Welp, there went your warranty ......

(jest ah messen wich ya)

I checked with Bubba and he just rolled his eyes and mumbled something about that's what crowbars are for ......

humfrz

FRS Justin · 12-28-2017, 12:06 AM

or just buy a set of good motor mounts that don't flex

NRXRaptor · 12-28-2017, 03:21 AM

If I am able to install whiteline kits KTD 922, 925, and 926, would I be able to install engine mounts as well? I had to use almost all my consternation to do it but I did it

guybo · 12-28-2017, 05:02 AM

bash your header. It's an old time fix and doesn't effect power output at all.

Grady · 12-28-2017, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spawn_Of_Creation

You would be better off taking the skid plate and pounding the part that's rubbing with a hammer, and/or getting stiffer engine mounts. This was a known issue with Ace headers and there is a guide to fix it.

This is the right answer!

gtengr · 12-28-2017, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NRXRaptor

If I am able to install whiteline kits KTD 922, 925, and 926, would I be able to install engine mounts as well? I had to use almost all my consternation to do it but I did it

It was an easy job while changing out the header. Leaving the header in place makes it more challenging. I used the sti mounts and think they're perfect for a street car.

EAGLE5 · 12-28-2017, 01:16 PM

2-3 mm of washers and you fixed your problem? An elegant solution.

Leonardo · 12-28-2017, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guybo

bash your header. It's an old time fix and doesn't effect power output at all.

I just LOL'd at my desk.

Ultramaroon · 12-28-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

2-3 mm of washers and you fixed your problem? An elegant solution.

If I let go of my obsessive emotional attachments, it really is.

12-27-2017, 09:20 PM	#1
darkbluemn Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: Brz Location: NY Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it OK to raise engine a little bit on passenger side using washers? I had issue with header rubbing the skid plate. I raised the engine a little bit using high grade washers on passenger side to solve the problem. It's about 2-3 mm. Is there any problem with this DIY? Thanks.

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Spawn_Of_Creation Human Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: 2015 BRZ Black Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 207 Thanks: 105 Thanked 102 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You would be better off taking the skid plate and pounding the part that's rubbing with a hammer, and/or getting stiffer engine mounts. This was a known issue with Ace headers and there is a guide to fix it. __________________ "Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it." - The Notebooks of Lazarus Long

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