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Lite-Weight -- 1983 Mustang Coupe (Notchback) Log
#001 January, 2003
Motor
is being prepped for installation. Passenger side header is clearanced for
safety bellhousing. We usually install this header on the motor prior to
installation. At this point we notice the header flange is covering up a
portion of the spark plug area. This time a little use of a small air
grinder and we are set to install. As of now we have installed the motor
in the second notch of our HAL k-member, which now brings up several
issues. Other
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Liteweight 306.
Motor
Going In. The
reason for using the set back position is primarily to aid in weight
transfer. It is an old concept which goes back to the early days of drag
racing when factory funny cars and experimental racers were ruling the
earth. It still works! Here’s a small list of some of the problems we
are encountering by moving the engine back less than 1 full inch! 1) Since
we are using a Tremec, we will have to fabricate our own transmission
crossmember. The tremec is already clearance handicapped in the tranny
mount area, the setback will dump that portion of the tailhousing right on
top of the crossmember. We have ordered a Comp-Engineering piece and
we’ll let you know how that works. 2) Driveshaft will definitely be
shortened (Driveshaft Shop, Bohemia). 3) Hole in the floorpan will be
trimmed a bit.
Another Angle of Motor Going In.
Engine in set-back position on Hal K-Member.
Grinded Header. While we are waiting for our crossmember, lets install the Maximum Motorsports full length subframe connectors (watch for our article in the tech section). See ya soon. -- Mike
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