Engine Setback

[Kenny]

No good links on calculating advantages in a raw form as far as I know. The amount weight distribution is changed is basic math, but consideration needs to be given to the fact that you are moving a % of weight a % rearward. It is not a very effective way to improve weight distribution when you consider the mods required to make a big difference, unless you really like sitting directly beside your engine. If you have a 3500 lb car and you move a 35 lb battery 100% to the opposite end, you will see a 1% distribution change. That would be from the outer extreme of one end to the extreme opposite end. The problem with the engine is that it is farther back and already supported in some percentage by the rear so a large amount of weight is moved a very small distance in comparison. If you can move the engine back a few inches, by all means do it, unless it is gonna create a bunch of expense or make service too difficult.



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