72 Dart Swinger 3.6L Pentastar +T5
Another major design criteria that must be factored in for engine height is Idler/Pitman arm & Oil pan clearance. Last time I mocked it up, there wasn't any freedom to lower the engine.
This shot shows how tight the oil pan fits around the QA1 k frame. I fear it would take a miracle if the horizontal offset needed to line up the drivetrain with the axle ALSO fits within this narrow window. Currently, I have the engine ~1.5" to the right to have the bell housing "centered" in the trans tunnel. I'm not sure how close it is to that 1.5" in the pic below.
I need to get the engine off its wooden stand and up against the QA1 K frame, so I can verify any steering issues. I have a 72 and older steering setup too. Since its pitman and idler sockets are inverted, it may provide added clearance around the pan if needed
Another major design criteria that must be factored in for engine height is Idler/Pitman arm & Oil pan clearance. Last time I mocked it up, there wasn't any freedom to lower the engine.
This shot shows how tight the oil pan fits around the QA1 k frame. I fear it would take a miracle if the horizontal offset needed to line up the drivetrain with the axle ALSO fits within this narrow window. Currently, I have the engine ~1.5" to the right to have the bell housing "centered" in the trans tunnel. I'm not sure how close it is to that 1.5" in the pic below.
I need to get the engine off its wooden stand and up against the QA1 K frame, so I can verify any steering issues. I have a 72 and older steering setup too. Since its pitman and idler sockets are inverted, it may provide added clearance around the pan if needed