Thread: Project: Agent Orange

Looks like only moving it forward 1" does the trick. Makes a ton of room around the engine/dizzy/valve covers. Still leaves 5.5"s between the water pump & the fans. Allows me to leave it clocked up in the #2 position, although a wee bit of clearancing on the floor needs to happen. Even clocked up the most it will go, the 241 still hangs 2.5" below the frame rail though. This position also allows for both...

If you leave the engine in the stock location, the tranny crossmember would have to be moved ~2.5". Why not move the engine forward 1", which would give you plenty of clearance, and then move the tranny crossmember back the difference?

Quote: Originally Posted by vtblazer Currently also working on cage mock up. Looking forward to pics.

Im going to have an 8" lift most likely, do you think there would be driveshaft angle problems if I use the clocking ring to raise my transfer? what are you using for lift vt and aj?

Glad you've got it worked out. Can't wait to get back to work on mine.

I see exactly what you're talking about and I think it'd look real good. Kinda like a flat black hood on a Cuda or a Challenger, except it's a floor...... on a truck..... and it's orange....... okay, maybe its not the same. Put me down for liking the idea.

Are you going to stiffen or box the frame any to keep it from flexing when offroad?

Could be the tall valve covers, with factory valve covers, I have about 1 1/2" - 2" of clearance. If and or when you move the engine forward you will have to cut and flange(Jon's idea) the crossmember, since the frame tapers in at the front. If you flange it now, you will be able to drop the pan if needed in the future Is the trans. at the right height? Looks good

Thanks for the pics, you've been busy! Looking forward to some similar "fun"

Quote: Originally Posted by vtblazer Naw joking, I love orange and have always wanted an orange K5 but still, it's still surprisingly bright. Got proof I've been there, done orange before. I'm doing a 69 road runner for a guy right now. It's a black on black A12 4spd car. These blazers look soooo good orange. I wish mine was as far as yours is.