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Originally Posted by bcj
If they weren't so focused on running engines straight up and down, there would be plenty of room under the hood, or the boot lid for that matter.
Put them on a slant like the Chrysler 6. Was a solid performer and still is.
Since we're spending other peoples' money, make it a dry sump and cut another 9 inches off the bottom.
They even had a supercharged 4x4 unit on it's side in the Previa for years.
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Shout out...I owned a 61 Valiant with a slant 6.
The BMW's sixes tilt, RBs tilt and there are many other tilted engines these days, especially FWD engines. I think the motor is already at a tilt like most FWD engines that are slightly tilted backward towards the firewall. This helps with hood clearance and maybe handling, but it also allows the bottom of the engine to sit forward enough to clear the axles.
For what it is worth, the 3SGE BEAMS was inline and the 3SGE/GTE was tilted, so Toyota could alter the angle to fit the needs of the car. They may not lay it flat, but I could see them tilting it more to fit the hood. I think it is more likely that they will put this transverse setup into a new MR2 than put it into a 86, but here's hoping. I'm also waiting for someone to swap the GR Yaris/Corolla drivetrain, AWD and all, into a 86.
https://toyota-club.net/files/faq/20...-engine_en.htm