K20Z3 Intake Manifold Clearance in EP3

[Word]

Anyone with a K20Z3/Z1 Swap or anyone that has the Z3 Intake mani have any clearance issues with the front brace?

[davisj3537]

That is the rbc. Yes there are clearance issues. You wil have to trim the radiator support for it to fit unless you have a k24.

[talonXracer]

^^^yeah that^^^

The Rad support will need some surgery with a right angle grinder. I have done three RBC installs in the EP3 w/K20 blocks and they all have needed it.

[Word]

thanks guys i was wondering how that would fit...

you guys or anyone have pics of a modded support?

[ob1_kanukie]

Mine was wedge into the engine bay. I have like 5mm gap after the shop wedge it in. Will load some pics when I get a chance. Man, and I thought I was so cool having a swapped z3 in mine back in 08... :(

[skoundrelusa]

That is the rbc. Yes there are clearance issues. You wil have to trim the radiator support for it to fit unless you have a k24.

^^^yeah that^^^

The Rad support will need some surgery with a right angle grinder. I have done three RBC installs in the EP3 w/K20 blocks and they all have needed it.

Question:

So the RBC isn't a fitment issue (in the engine bay) on a K24A2?

[talonXracer]

Question:

So the RBC isn't a fitment issue (in the engine bay) on a K24A2?

The RBC/K24 combo usually requires some hood skeleton modification, and possibly the rad support.

[skoundrelusa]

thanks for the pic Talon!

[sleepy ep3]

The k24 deck height is 19mm higher. You will have to carve a little, but not as bad.