It is never too late. I really wanted to take advantage of all the new technology. That is half the reason these engines work so well. I did think about using a different intake. Maybe I should.
Completely understand. It’s why I am using the Holley kit that moves the motor forward 1.75” and clears the SRV solenoid. Plus I can run the stock AC and a 90 degree oil filter adapter.
Best suggestion I have is to move the wiper under the dash, almost certain the thread I linked has ideas. I will try and find images tomorrow.
There is another guy that notched his firewall, he has videos on YT. I will try and find that as well tomorrow.
Other option is to cut your losses and dump the Gerst setup. Sell it to someone that thinks they need a coil over kit to make the car handle. Find a ‘73+ k-frame and buy mounts from Holley (they might even have a crossmember for the 8HP70) and then ring up Bergman Auto Craft and get a suspension kit.
