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PS pulley hitting on front x-member
Scott:
Internet says it should be 6" and the internet never lies :)
With the pump leaned over for max clearance I probably had 2-3mm. So I'll be happy adding another 5mm or so. Especially if the engine moves a little when running (if I ever get it running...).
I just want to get enough done so I can drive it, then once it's back on the road I'll start looking for a 454 to drop in there as 400 cubes is just too small.
bfit:
--- Quote from: Scott on January 16, 2016, 09:44:04 PM ---Internet says it should be 6" and the internet never lies :)
With the pump leaned over for max clearance I probably had 2-3mm. So I'll be happy adding another 5mm or so. Especially if the engine moves a little when running (if I ever get it running...).
I just want to get enough done so I can drive it, then once it's back on the road I'll start looking for a 454 to drop in there as 400 cubes is just too small.
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When you look for a BB go straight past the 454 and get a 496 you will not be disappointed .
Bfit
sirfixalot:
Have you checked engine mounts there are 2 types short & wide 2 5/8" between ears & 1 3/4" high or 2 3/8" wide & 2 3/16" high if you use the wide ears you could move engine back 1/4" & put a spacer ferrule on chassis mount post
Scott:
--- Quote from: Bfit on January 16, 2016, 10:46:39 PM --- When you look for a BB go straight past the 454 and get a 496 you will not be disappointed .
Bfit
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That's the plan. Stroker!!! A 502 isn't NCOP legal, so a stroker will be more secret squirrel. The stroker kits are pretty well priced from sumit/jegs. But that's well down the track. I bought the gearbox conversion back in 2010, and I've only just bolted the box in. Luckily I have a ZD fairlane to drive to work and keep my ears full of old V8 burble.
I don't think moving the engine back more would help much due to the angle of the x-member and the mount for the lower suspension arm. Either way, the mount is cut and re-welding it will fix the issue.
sirfixalot:
Is the car rhd?why is mount cut
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