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Old 12-07-2008, 12:38 PM
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I installed the bracket and it did not clear my SS hood. Has anyone else ran into this problem???
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i used his bracket on an SS car and worked out fine for me
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I am using solid motor mounts. Looks like they raise the motor
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I have it on my ws6 and i have tons of room. Never heard of issues either? how much did your mounts raise the motor?

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I have it on my ws6 and i have tons of room. Never heard of issues either? how much did your mounts raise the motor?

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The pan used to sit flush with the K-member and it sits about an inch and a half higher with solid mounts.
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Which solid motor mounts?
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I have the spohn mounts and it sits in the same spot
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I have the spohn mounts and it sits in the same spot
I have Spohn mounts Too. I have a couple Lsx cars at my place so I compared. My hood definitely does not shut.
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I had the same problem with the relocation bracket that I bought. I had to buy a cowl hood. Plenty of room now.
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I have a spohn kmember and solid motor mounts. It raises the passenger side a few inches.

But I didnt have this issue as I am using the speed inc alternator bracket.
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Originally Posted by Monello
I have a spohn kmember and solid motor mounts. It raises the passenger side a few inches.

But I didnt have this issue as I am using the speed inc alternator bracket.
If I would have bought that kit, I would have spent 50 more bucks than I did with buying my hood and my bracket. Its a really nice piece though
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What k-member?
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Originally Posted by projectcam
I am using solid motor mounts. Looks like they raise the motor
can you get a picture, how many inches do you think would make a difference.
I might be able to lower it a tad, but not sure unless i see some pictures.
you can send it back to me and Ill lower the bracket if i can.
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
can you get a picture, how many inches do you think would make a difference.
I might be able to lower it a tad, but not sure unless i see some pictures.
you can send it back to me and Ill lower the bracket if i can.
Ill get you a picture, looks like its going to need at least an inch and a half. Its only touching the front part of the alternator.
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Originally Posted by projectcam
I installed the bracket and it did not clear my SS hood. Has anyone else ran into this problem???
Man thats a drag. Why would you want your motor to sit higher anyway? Looks like I will be making my own mounts
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With my Spohn solid mounts and a PA K-member, my oil pan is flush with the bottom of the k-member.
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Originally Posted by veee8
With my Spohn solid mounts and a PA K-member, my oil pan is flush with the bottom of the k-member.
I am using the stock K-member.
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