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Old 01-10-2018, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Vegas69 View Post
The problem with the rear end being higher than the trans output shaft is that the working angles increase when the suspension compresses. So if you start out with a working angle of 3.5, under full compression it may go to 5.5.

This is exactly why you see people on here cutting their tunnel to get the tailshaft of the trans up higher. That will allow for more conventional and smaller working angles. The more severe the working angle, the more they tend to vibrate as speed increases.
This is what I'm thinking will end up happening. I'm just not sure I can raise the engine due to how close I built the headers to the floor.

I know a CV shaft has greater working angle capacity but I'm not sure it would be right for my application. I'll see what the information they come back with. I didn't hear from Lucas today. Maybe tomorrow.

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