Viable ways for more engine bay room?

[Nyx_Maelstrom]

Planning during deployment is a bitch. I'm trying to make room so I can have a custom turbo set up w/ front mounted turbo(s) and a straight(ish) intake path so tuners can have an easy day.

I hate how cramped these engine bays are! Btw, I don't have back seats, nor do I keep a spare. Also, are there any front bumper assemblies/suspensions (other than GR40) that warrant more space/workability?

Remove from Engine Bay:
1. Battery (Trunk)
2. BEC (Under Passenger Dash? Trunk?)
3. ???

Relocation In Engine Bay:
1. Cooling Tank (Off to side/New unit)
2. Windshield Fluid Reservoir/Motor
3. ???

Custom Fabrication:
1. Cowl Panel/Firewall
2. ???

 

[G.T]

not exactly straight forward, but what about cutting out the cowl panel behind the engine and making something custom?
there's a good 3-4" gap behind that

the smart junction box is already under the dash.
what you have in the engine bay is the BEC (Main Fuse/Relay box and PCM) but that would be a pain in the ass to relocate.

while at it you can move your wiper fluid reservoir/motor

 

[Nyx_Maelstrom]

not exactly straight forward, but what about cutting out the cowl panel behind the engine and making something custom?
there's a good 3-4" gap behind that

the smart junction box is already under the dash.
what you have in the engine bay is the BEC (Main Fuse/Relay box and PCM) but that would be a pain in the ass to relocate.

while at it you can move your wiper fluid reservoir/motor

That's appalling to know Ford left a good 3-4" gap there! Does it serve any conceivable purpose? And thank you for the correction about the BEC! I've got a few expert electrician/car aficionado buddies who I'm sure wouldn't mind taking a look at it. Where there's a will there's a way!

I'm still debating where to keep the wiper fluid reservoir/motor

What about companies that sell front bumper(s) that would do well with a front mount turbo set up? MMR has done this in the past.

 

[G.T]

if you cut out the panel, you will reveal the cabin air filter/air inlet right behind the battery.. and you'll also reveal the wiper motor and arms to the top.
however there's nothing really right behind the engine.

 

[Sky Render]

Relocate the engine to the trunk. That will improve weight distribution, too.

 

[Nyx_Maelstrom]

Relocate the engine to the trunk. That will improve weight distribution, too.

You couldn't resist could you? Lol

 

[Bud]

UPR or BMR Kmember and radiator support
JPC front bumper support, or custom
Ditch electronic steering rack for a manual rack
Ditch power brakes to get rid of booster and abs module/pump
Relocate the fuse box and PCM

A/C is over rated

 

[frank s]

Somewhere in some forum I saw Before-and-After photos of an engine compartment, where the After looked remarkably spacey. The modification was a "Cable Tuck", or "Wiring Tuck". Surprising how much open space appeared with the wiring out of sight.

THIS wasn't it, but gives you an idea.

This HERE was it.

 

[Nyx_Maelstrom]

UPR or BMR Kmember and radiator support
JPC front bumper support, or custom
Ditch electronic steering rack for a manual rack
Ditch power brakes to get rid of booster and abs module/pump
Relocate the fuse box and PCM

A/C is over rated

Somewhere in some forum I saw Before-and-After photos of an engine compartment, where the After looked remarkably spacey. The modification was a "Cable Tuck", or "Wiring Tuck". Surprising how much open space appeared with the wiring out of sight.

THIS wasn't it, but gives you an idea.

This HERE was it.

Ahhhh I love you guys. Thank you SOOOO much.

 

[martin_nj]

formula drift cars love to run a rear mounted rad - just a matter of how you feel about coolant lines in the passenger seat

 

[Drkmrkiv]

Thanks for the wire tuck links, Frank.

I intend to do a wire tuck on my car. I might start this weekend on it. Depends on how far along I get with the LT header, manifold and suspension install...

I'd do everything sans deleting A/C and P/S.

 

[Wes06]

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96580

full thread of the same guy on here showing what he did, very impressive

 

[busarich]

That guy did an amazing job.