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Jac Mac · 08-14-07, 10:10 PM

Original small blocks used wet sump with small dia ring gear & starter reposition from the std Ford 289. Big Block Mk 2 FE used std FE dia Ring gear with Crank centerline slightly higher in chassis.

Not sure that its really an SPF problem, dont they sell their cars as 'rollers' with the owner to spec out the engine/trans combo they wish to use. Still gonna be a few tears and finger pointing the day that 'rigid' bellhousing contacts a solid obstacle like a kerb channel etc.

Jac Mac

08-14-07, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jac Mac jac mac 10 tenths Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gore N.Z. Posts: 1,566 Rep Power: 20	Re: Ground Clearance: SPF vs 60´s GT 40 Original small blocks used wet sump with small dia ring gear & starter reposition from the std Ford 289. Big Block Mk 2 FE used std FE dia Ring gear with Crank centerline slightly higher in chassis. Not sure that its really an SPF problem, dont they sell their cars as 'rollers' with the owner to spec out the engine/trans combo they wish to use. Still gonna be a few tears and finger pointing the day that 'rigid' bellhousing contacts a solid obstacle like a kerb channel etc. Jac Mac