Re: Quest for easier fit engine

[Bobby Rees <rrees@digitex.net>]

Toyota Starlet engines are on a tilt....................

Thomas - Sweden wrote:

> The max. height is about 23 inches. Few 4-valve engines
> are that low unless they are mounted at an angle due to
> the camgears. Most engines can handle a 20 degree tilt
> and a few even a little more but more than 30 degrees you
> need a dry sump oil system. I think the latest BMW M3 engine
> have a 34 degree tilt but it also have an oil return pump in
> the cylinder head. I think the L-series Nissan is 12 degrees.
> This is only for inline engines, V-engines is a different story.
>
> Thomas

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