Beta swap. Motor is hitting motor

[Jsharptooth91]

I am doing my beta swap. LC with a Beta 2. Has anyone else had this issue with the valve cover on the passenger side hitting the hood. The motor is level.

I didn't not slot the mounts, they are stock. Just like a 1.5 would sit in their. I don't want to lower the motor to much more, I don't need to loose my oil pan.

All three mounts are in the stock place. I haven't installed the passengers side mount yet. but with the motor sitting like it is, its still hitting.
My other option would be to grind a part of the hood support off.

Any suggestions???

[Jsharptooth91]

I tryed to change my typo in the title. But, it wont let me. "Motor hitting motor". How do you change that? I know Im hyjacking my own thread.

[ereeves116]

I took my hood off when I did my swap but I set it back on to see if it would hit and it didn't look like it did. Maybe when I bolt it on it would. Mine is also a Beta II and an LC. I was thinking it may his when I put the hood fully on, so maybe hood spacers ? I know it's not pretty but might be a viable option.

[187sks]

If it's hitting the hood support framework you could possibly modify it or go with a CF hood. If it's actually hitting the hood itself that'll be tougher. It would seem that you would have to lower the engine.

To change the title click on 'EDIT' then click on 'Go Advanced' and you can edit the title.

[Jsharptooth91]

I did the edit stuff and it didnt work. It dont like me..

I was thinking about grinding the hood brace off. just so it dont rub.

[ereeves116]

if you do that give it more room than you need, just so it doesn't rattle on it.

[187sks]

That's what I would do.

[RTPScoupe]

I had to cut out a 5" long peice of the hood skeleton.

[Jsharptooth91]

Originally Posted by RTPScoupe

I had to cut out a 5" long peice of the hood skeleton.

I think thats what I am going to have to do.

[krazymikeyGT]

hood spacers?