48 Studebaker,LS-3,TR6060 Conversion,alternator

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Feb 17, 2019 | 11:27 AM

48studebakerbusinesc

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48 Studebaker,LS-3,TR6060 Conversion,alternator

I've got the LS-3 sitting on fabricated motor mounts, and the TR6060 is attached to fabricated crossmember,things are looking pretty good so far. I found a Dana 44 to replace the stock differential . Because the engine bay is so short and tight, I am having difficulty figuring how to work the exhaust,I have 3 different types of stock manifolds (Truck,Corvette , And Camaro) none of which will work. Either the steering box, starter, steering linkage, etc. is in the way.Is there a manifold that exits at the extreme back ? I could maybe sneak it down next to bell housing. One way that might work is putting Camaro style on different sides (passenger on driver, driver on passenger) this would make the exit at the front of the engine, there is a clear path straight down but then the exhaust would have to go under A arms etc. Does this sound crazy ?

Feb 17, 2019 | 11:34 AM

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48 Studebaker Ls-3 conversion alternator

If i do go this route , The alternator would have to be moved , the power steering can be eliminated as the car doesn't have it,but would need some type of idler to make it all work. Any thoughts?

Feb 17, 2019 | 12:02 PM

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Pontiac G8 manifolds?

or Holley/Hooker manifolds?

i have seen people face them forward like that then run the pipes back under the engine before. sometimes you do whatever you got to...