Engine set back

[akwhtbst]

So how far back from stock location is too far back? I'm toying with moving the engine back due to the amount of weight taken out of the rear of the car.

I don't have it on wheels and ready to hit the scales yet and if I wait to move the engine back when I see what my weight balance is I won't have time for all the fab work involved in moving it back.

I was thing 6-7 inch's back and that would involve a new firewall, tranny hump and driveline tunnel. Basically I'd be replacing the entire floor with new aluminum to clear everything being moved.

Thanks for any input.

Tim

[candyman]

My observation is that the set back should result in the front motor plate being in line / same plane as your front wheel spindles......... seems to hold true to most cars I have experience with............. (Tube cars with BBC)

[akwhtbst]

Thanks. That will give me a starting point to measure from.

Tim

[semi serious]

Do something different Tim, put 'er in the back

[candyman]

Jan 12, 2011 14:02:08 GMT -9 semi serious said:

Do something different Tim, put 'er in the back

It worked out well for this guy................http://www.garlits.com/bigdaddy.htm

[akwhtbst]

JJ that would be very different!!

Another question along these lines. Looking at IHRA rules it says if I use steel for my floor and firewall that .024 is the minimum thickness. That seems pretty thin. I want to make sure that's the correct stuff before I make any plan.

Thanks

[akwhtbst]

JJ that would be very different!!

Another question along these lines. Looking at IHRA rules it says if I use steel for my floor and firewall that .024 is the minimum thickness. That seems pretty thin. I want to make sure that's the correct stuff before I make any plan.

Thanks