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Old 08-14-2018, 09:07 PM
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Default Offsetting motor to pasenger side?

I am putting together a road race car and am having a heck of a time with steering shaft clearance on the drivers side and don't have a lot of time to get the car done until the race.

I was wondering if it is possible to mount the engine/trans maybe .5 to 1" towards the passenger side, somebody was telling me this is a good thing to do because it will help offset the weight of the driver, but I've never heard of that. It would definitely make my life easier with exhaust clearance on the left side of the motor!
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Old 08-14-2018, 09:13 PM
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Lots have done it. Some Mopars come that way from the factory.
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Old 08-14-2018, 09:28 PM
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In first gen f bodies, big block and Pontiac engines are offset from the factory for steering clearance.
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Old 08-14-2018, 10:35 PM
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First gen camaro is 1/2" offset. Many Mopars are 1" offset
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Old 08-15-2018, 12:53 PM
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Extreme example

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Old 08-15-2018, 06:14 PM
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I don't know what that is...but it's really cool.
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Old 08-15-2018, 06:21 PM
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It's this if you're interested in reading more.

http://www.roadkill.com/1969-torino-...nster-montego/
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2nd gen Fbodies are offset 1/2" to the passenger from the factory.
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3rd Gen F-bodies are offset as well..lol
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Cool stuff! I'd like to see a undercarriage shot of that car.
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