62 falcon with Fox guts build
- Thread starter Mr.Kelley
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The 302 is in and bolted to the tranny. I get the smaller booster later today. I'll get that mocked up and then I can do final positioning. I need to see which set of motor mounts will give me the most clearance at the steering shaft. I have both stud and bolt through. I can then fab the mount pads.
Maybe possibly, do you have a pair you'd like to donate. After that I'd have to do complete dual exhaust. I'm trying to work with what I've got. If I can accomplish that then I know down the road headers is an easy upgrade.
I would back up, take another look, and map out what will cost more. Fabbing up an exhaust to mate to those manifolds is a waste IMO.
Find something that hugs closer to the block before spending cash on the rest so you're no spending it twice.
Find something that hugs closer to the block before spending cash on the rest so you're no spending it twice.
I already have a Y pipe fabbed up to connect to the existing exhaust. I have 2" of clearance on the driver side exhaust manifold to frame. My local exhaust shop quoted me $300 to dual it out to the back bumper. The Y pipe was $16.00 and some cutting and welding. Remember I still have to make motor mounts, I might as well center the engine as much as I can.
I got my motor mounts built and tack welded in. The engine sits where I want it and there is clearance all around. Now I get to pull it back out finish welding in the mounts, fill some holes, and generally clean up the engine bay. Pics to follow
I got a screaming deal on some pony wheels. They're a little beat but for the price I'm not gonna complain.
HemiRick
I'd be looking at jacking under the house
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