rp0029

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I have had a bitch of a time finding headers that work, finding mounts that work... etc. for my lq4 awap in my 68 camaro. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, I find that the steering linkage contacts the pan at full lock.
It barely effects turning radius at all. Any problems just running it that way?

74ventura

What pan are you running? Im running a Moroso 20140, its the one cheaper than the 20141, but it was hitting on my 74 Nova. I used the 1" set back plates and now it barely clears. IMO i would go with it if it only hits at full lock, otherwise im not sure what other option you have other that getting another pan or moving the motor back with the 1" plates.

Blue67LS2

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Been there, did that. There are so many variables with the countless components available it will be hard to get a definitive or consensus answer. From my experience, I can tell you a stock F body pan will clear all steering linkage with the Hooker mounts. However, you will likely encounter other clearance issues with the fact the engine sets back so far (at least I did).

Aside from that, you will need to run one of the many aftermarket pans or a modifed (notched) F body pan as I did with S&P mounts or similar. Obviously the 1st gen swaps have probably been done more than any other vehicle out there so its just a matter of getting the right combination. Good luck.

rp0029

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The car has 2" lowering springs, front and back. Long tubes scrape the ground, but mids and Shorty headers don't work in anything but the 1" forward position. I have a champ pan, which is a must to prevent the pan from being too low. After I cut the second driveshaft and welded up the exhaust we had it aligned. The alignment made the grease fittings on either side hit the pan. I really don't want to start over, so my mechanic suggested removing the caps and just putting in plugs so that way when I am making contact, I don't puncture the pan. He said it only prevents the steering wheel from turning 1/10th of a turn. I really think it will be ok, just wondering if anyone else sees a problem with this.

Doug G

What pan and mounts you using ???

Hope to do mine soon.....

rp0029

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Champ pan. Carshop adjustable plates. Stock mounts.

Doug G

I thought that was a proven combo ???

Champion pan was/is the now Holley pan ? correct ??

But, I did hear of some issues using the long arms Vs. the short arms (power steering Vs. manual ratios) Maybe that could be the issue.

scatillac

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My motor combo is the Moroso 20140 pan, Dynatech 1 7/8" headers, Speedway mount plates (#916-18016 ~1 1/4" rear offset) with poly mounts.

The chassis has 3" drop Hotchkiss front springs (#1937F) with stock spindles and 1 1/2" drop CalTrac rear springs with stock shackles. The steering is power rack and pinion. All front end components, steering, body and sub-frame mounts are neoprene.

The motor mount frame brackets and transmission mount both have 3/8" spacers. This was done to gain A-frame to P/S pulley clearance with the C6 Corvette accessory drive.

Firewall clearance is fine (better than a BBC). Floor clearance (4L80E) is close due to the OEM transmission cross-member being relocated rearward to accommodate the trans mount.

The car has 245/40-18 front tires and 285/30-19 rear tires, both around 26" diameter.

Looking under the car, the bottom of the pan is even with the cross-member and the lowest part of the exhaust (header collector flange) has 4 5/8" clearance.

2baditsnotachev

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Autokraft pan is what you need.

rp0029

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Autokraft pan is the same as champ. Can I run it this way?

jmoli42572

Any way you could weld an adjustable steering sop in? A lot of solid axle four wheel drive vehicles have adjustable stops. Just a thought.

jay_lt4

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hummer h3 oil pan(gm swap pan) doug thorley headers and motor mount adapters fit perfect, even with all the truck accessories and brackets:

rp0029

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Jay how low is your car?

jay_lt4

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stock height,, just seen that your was lowered,,, the headers sit even with the frame rails

rp0029

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Those Doug headers were a little more pricey than I had hoped.