Posted by Lee Alessi on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 6:59PM :
where to start.
the dodge dana 60 fits with no spring/spring hanger modifications. ill have to move/extend the passenger side perch about 1/2" and im done. the axle is between 1/8" centered as in these pictures. nothing has been done since the last time i took pictures of the axle.
i got my tranny/transfer case today and decided to play around a little.
1) i am mounting the 4bt with the gm nv4500 and adapter plate. this is for several reasons.
a) the starter is on the passenger side because if you use tthe dodge stuff then the starter on the drivers side will hit the steering gear.
b) this also gives me a 10 degree lean and swings the oil pan away from the differential, AND it allows me to run the stock exhaust manifold and NOT cut the firewall as well as the exhaust will run inside the frame like OEM. i believe paul had some interference issues with his setup.
2) the lean is not really necessary, but i will not have to notch the oilpan AT ALL, or modify the susesion in any way.
3) there is PLENTY of room under the hood!!! i have plenty of room for the air conditioning stuff to.
4) there is 3.5" of depth for an electric fan.
no real problems i can see.
any questions? clarifications? i am debating making motor mounts for sale.
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