Pacesetters width.
05-22-2006, 05:26 PM
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Pacesetters width. Pacesetters widthI was wondering if anyone could take a quick measurement of their pacesetters from the inside of the flange (head mounting surface) to the outside of the tubes on #68 and #8 cylinders. I need to know if Im going to be able to have them clear between the motor and the 4th gen A/C box in my '73.
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05-28-2006, 12:09 PM
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sorry i already modded mine by cutting flush with the outer surface of the head flange and sticking the tubes back in shortening the width your looking for. i did it to increase the clearance down on the subframe,and never had a clearance problem around the a/c box before modding. i'm using brp mounts on my 73 formula as far forward as possible 1/2-3/4 " clearance on the oil pan, about 3-4" to the firewall, pretty close to the a/c box with the valve cover and coils, plenty clear on alt to steering and steering to headers, notched the frame for the a/c. must have had that damn cracked block and tranny in and out 6 or 7 times.
you're going to have to modify the collector on the drivers side to clear the frame, just cut around the collector (but not through the tubes) on 3 sides and straghten it out, then get it rewelded. it really helps having a empty block and tranny for mockup purposes.
you're going to have to modify the collector on the drivers side to clear the frame, just cut around the collector (but not through the tubes) on 3 sides and straghten it out, then get it rewelded. it really helps having a empty block and tranny for mockup purposes.
