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3650 in 98 GT. Crossmember problem

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Got the install of a 2002 PI motor and 3650 into my friends 98 GT. Works fine, but there is a major clearance issue with the tranny crossmember and the 3650. Had to grind and cut and fab on the old crossmember, and it still hits the exhaust, so much so, that the driver side downtube leaks. I called D&D, and that dude said it was only a 99-up install. Anyone know of where I could find a custom mount for this application? Kinda commited now, and he doesn't want to put the T45 back in, and nether do I.
 
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Hey, but my car is still faster.
 
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Engine/ Tranny Swap

Sorry that I don't have an answer for you about the crossmember fit issue, but I am also very interested in the answer as I will also be swapping in a 3650 along with a new 4.6 into my 96 GT Vert.

Good luck!
 
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What we ended up doin is cutting out a large portion of the front/middle part of the crossmember, then welding on a 1"x1" square tubing, drilling mounting holes, and grinding the correct angles for clearance. BTW, we used the T45 mount, turned around. But all in all, not bad.
 
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