Acceptable Engine Angle?

Palmetto · Nov 7, 2011

I am installing a NV4500 and it currently sits at 2.5*, sloped to the rear.

It is sitting on the skidplate (not mounted yet).

What I am trying to figure out is whether it can stay at 2.5*, go maybe to 0* or does it need to be nearer the "stock" engine angle of 5* (measured of a stock CJ that a buddy of mine has).

I can mount the NV now, but that will push the trans a little higher (clearing with a 1.25" body lift I hope) and that may push the engine more toward 0*.

I will be running an electric fan, so that isn't an issue.

I'll have to work out driveshaft angles as well. Need to give Tom Woods a call.

CSP · Nov 7, 2011

As long as you don't have clearance issues you should be able to run just about any angle you want.

I think people put too much thought into engine angle from an operating perspective. I think of the fact that we don't drive on perfectly level roads, so the engine angle really has nothing to do with how it runs, within reason.

addicted2dunes · Nov 7, 2011

It really isn't too big of an issue, just don't go over kill. I like to set my drivetrains up at 0* with the framerails level to the world.

BESRK · Nov 8, 2011

I'd just mount it where driveshafts, exhaust, firewall clearance...etc. all work.. and call it good. Anything from 0* to 5-6* should be fine..

Acceptable Engine Angle?

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