'70 Dart 392 Project; what direction?
Alright few more hours today on the car.
First: transmission mock-up. Brewers performance told me I wouldn’t have to trim input shaft. That is false unless I’m missing something. Need to trim about 3/8” off. Not a big deal for me. Going to rebuild trans anyways and I’ve got 3 lathes I can do the job in.
Transmission mount is close but is still about 1” too far forward. I can’t move my motor mounts back any further so will modify trans cross member later. Not too worried about it either. Totally expected some issues like this.
TTI headers; minor contact on bell housing. Will grind 1/2” off the tab and it’ll be good to go.
I think I’m ready to pull everything and finish weld the motor mounts and paint suspension components.
Now here’s my biggest complaint. Front tires are 24.5” tall, forget the exact size but they’re 17” wheels and a decent sidewall width.
I’ve got the rear end raised and on Jack stands to simulate a 28” tall tire (305/45/R17 nittos planned). The front is on its tallest ride height simulator from @HemiDenny and the car has a very insane rake to it. Not sure if I installed something wrong but I don’t think so…? Header collectors have 3.5” clearance under the car.
Thoughts or recommendations?
Alright few more hours today on the car.
First: transmission mock-up. Brewers performance told me I wouldn’t have to trim input shaft. That is false unless I’m missing something. Need to trim about 3/8” off. Not a big deal for me. Going to rebuild trans anyways and I’ve got 3 lathes I can do the job in.
Transmission mount is close but is still about 1” too far forward. I can’t move my motor mounts back any further so will modify trans cross member later. Not too worried about it either. Totally expected some issues like this.
TTI headers; minor contact on bell housing. Will grind 1/2” off the tab and it’ll be good to go.
I think I’m ready to pull everything and finish weld the motor mounts and paint suspension components.
Now here’s my biggest complaint. Front tires are 24.5” tall, forget the exact size but they’re 17” wheels and a decent sidewall width.
I’ve got the rear end raised and on Jack stands to simulate a 28” tall tire (305/45/R17 nittos planned). The front is on its tallest ride height simulator from @HemiDenny and the car has a very insane rake to it. Not sure if I installed something wrong but I don’t think so…? Header collectors have 3.5” clearance under the car.
Thoughts or recommendations?
