Heard something different on TV!!!

[67SSChevelle]

I saw that episode and he DID cut the trans tunnel top off and said he would raise it a few inches

[juveteach]

Anyone have a comment about this? Ya'll think it will work being raised? If the tunnel is cut could it be raised without any oil pan mod's?

Thanks.

[Teetoe_Jones]

Why in the hell would you create MORE work by raising the engine, cutting the tunnel, and re-fabbing new mounts, when you could just do it correctly in the first place?
An oil pan can be modded for under $300, and a brand new pan that is designed to fit into the chassis can be had for $499. Don't listen to everything you see on TV, they aren't always doing things the best way.

Tyler

[juveteach]

Yea ya'll are right, why create more work for yourself. He was trying to get that engine to fit which took several test fits. The tunnel work would be a bear. Thanks for all ya'lls input.

[PRO TC]

trust me he got a cluster f--k going the trans is so high in the car the tunnel will be huge. i heard him say somthing about not needing the back seat.wll see how it plays out
barry

[DRJDVM's '69]

On the episode today they showed the trans in the car in the "raised" position....... its WAY high in the car... it looks stupid and the shifter is going to sit as high as the dash pad !!!! The tunnel is going to be ridiculous....I'm also curious if he's going to have the hood clearence since the LS motor is going carbed and not throttle body.

Not to mention the linkage for the clutch etc etc etc. Seems like alot of extra fabrication to do it that way.

[awr68]

Fist off, I had to raise my trans tunnel .75" to get the T56 to fit with lower body mounts...not the most fun job to do if you want it done right (butt welded and all new metal).

Second, why would you spend the money and time on a bad ass LSx motor just to f-everything up with a real bad mounting decision! Talk about pissing in the wind!! Why not just get the correct mounts and oil pan?!?

Third, I do TiVo that show and liked it alot, but now that it's just Lou I'm not so sure it's the same without Jared....

Fourth, he even mentioned the floor not to mention the rest of the car was in mint condition with just over 30k on the clock!! What a retard!! Whay in the hell would you take the plasma to that!!

Fifth, Listen to Tyler!! He has the answers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!