Half height subframe bushings verdict

[David Pozzi]

Originally Posted by BBC71Nova

OK I had decided long ago that half-height bushings just weren't worth the trouble. At that time it seemed the negatives were mostly trans tunnel clearance, hood clearance for traditional carb'd setups and steering column alignment.

Fast forward a while and I'm strongly considering the extra half inch or so now being worth it. Heck of a lot easier now than later. I'm having to rework enough stuff now anyway that I think it's an option basically.

I already have tunnel changes so that's a non issue really. The EFI throttle body is shorter than carb by more than 1/2" so i'm hoping that is non issue but am in the process of verifying. Are the steering column alignment issues enough by themselves to make this not worth the trouble?

Thanks!

I wouldn’t risk half-height on your Nova. Too much chance of steering binding with that short shaft.