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ptegler
 Post subject: height of engines
PostPosted: August 28, 2023, 7:15 pm 
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Has anyone ever put together a list or comparison chart for the various heights of engines?
I'm looking for clustered specs for 4/6/8 cyl engines from bottom of oil pan to top of valve cover or intake tops.
Anyone have individual mfr specs for an assortment of engines where such a table could be complied and placed here on line?
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 Post subject: Re: height of engines
PostPosted: August 29, 2023, 1:20 pm 
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Haven't seen a list, just people occasionally posting dimensions here and there. 1995 Miata height is all I can contribute...


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PostPosted: September 6, 2023, 9:19 am 
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I think this is a worthwhile topic as engine height can be a problem. I lot of modern engines are getting very tall, my K24 is very tall I will measure it the next time I am in the garage. I will add the VVT Miata is a couple of inches taller as they put the solenoid on the front of the valve cover pointing directly up, exactly where you do not need the extra height.

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So many tradeoffs. For weight/balance, radiator size/cooling limits, traction/torque limits and cost/availability, an ohc four or v6-60 checks all the boxes.


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