The latest mod to my car (97 Civic D16Y8 ) requires moving the engine 1/2 inch to the passenger side of the engine bay. The driver's side axle will need to extend 1/2 inch and the passenger side will compress 1/2 inch.

Has anyone ever done something like this before?

Does anyone know what the in/out play of the axle joints are? I believe the inbound joint has the play built into it.

According to the NAPA on-line web site they list the compressed length of their reman axles for a 97 Civic as:

Passenger 24 1/2", Driver's side 35 9/16".

I've already done a lot of searching and don't have any good information.

 

I have no idea of the axle play but I was wondering what mod you are doing that moves your entire motor?

 

I'm installing an M62 supercharger and I need to clear the drivers side shock tower. A half inch will do I think.

 

cut the tower

 

x2 dont **** with the motors alignment just cut or dent the tower (minding shock clearance of course) also why does the supercharger require fabing like this. is it not a bolt on kit? j/w

 

If it's only a half inch you need, I wouldn't move he motor. I would alter the strut tower.

 

This thread is about axle play or any other issue with moving the engine in the bay 1/2 inch toward the passenger side. Save yourself some time by not commenting on the shock tower or anything else.

So far I have no issues with wiring harnesses, hoses, or shift linkage.

This is not a JRSC setup.