Fixin to build my engine and trans brackets. Right now I have it centered in the chassis. Would be be better there or off to the left?
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Thread: Engine postition question
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02-26-2012, 05:27 PM #1
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Engine postition question
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02-26-2012, 07:41 PM #2
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I always left mine centered & set back as far as rules allowed, need to make sure there is clearance for headers, fuel pump, steering rod, etc. Never had a problem with just moving it all straight back.
Originally Posted by chevy370lsx
Moving it to the left (which would be the only way to move it for oval) would put a lot of strain on the driveshaft IMO, unless you offset the rearend to the left also. Lots of unneccessary work IMO.Last edited by Dirtman29; 02-26-2012 at 07:44 PM.
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02-26-2012, 11:37 PM #3
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moving it left can help, but more than likely not worth the trouble you will have with headers
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02-27-2012, 03:25 PM #4
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we've been offsetting a couple inches to the right actually, noticed another popular area builder also doing it.
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03-15-2012, 11:40 PM #5
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More important than + or - an inch front to back is..
the height. Get it up as high as you can. It will stick the RF and transfer weight the rear faster.
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