Engine point straight back?

[WSSix]

I'm kind of embarrassed that I don't know this off the top of my head and that I didn't noticed when I did my swap. My engine doesn't appear to point straight back down the car. I know it's offset to the passenger side like it should be. Should it also point straight back?

My subframe is square. I double checked that before I did the connectors. All I did when I put my engine in was drop it in place and flip the transmission mount pad upside down. I'm fairly certain I didn't change it's location side to side but that was four years ago now so maybe my memory is fuzzy. Since looks can be deceiving, how can I verify if it is pointed straight back or not? Plum bob the crank pulley and drive shaft yoke and verify offset measuring between the frame rails?

Thanks

[71455Formula]

What motor did you install? Traditional Pontiac or an LS?

[andrewb70]

Originally Posted by 71455Formula

What motor did you install? Traditional Pontiac or an LS?

According to his sig, it is a LT1.

Andrew

[WSSix]

Yes, just my LT1/T56 combo. I used the Chevy mounts and holes in the factory subframe when switching from the 403 Olds/auto setup.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

is the tailshaft centered in the tunnel?

[WSSix]

Dunno. I can find out. UGA's at halftime. I better make it quick. BRB.

[WSSix]

and that's a no.





Should it be though? I thought the tunnel was centered with the car and that because of the offset to the passenger side, the tail shaft, drive shaft, and pinion gear/rear end yoke would be offset in the tunnel as well.

[WSSix]

Did a quick measurement of the trans mount location between the frame rails. It's currently offset approximately 1 inch to the passenger side.

[Vegas69]

Is it causing a problem currently?

[raustinss]

Leave sleeping dogs lay...if theres no real issues pretend you know nothing about it. I do believe that it does have something to do with balance of driver,steering,brakes etc. The off set helps balance the front end weight