Things Change.. Butters is now getting a 392

DionR said

Nice!

So how much did you end up moving the engine forward? Looks like you cleared the AC compressor and SRV solenoid without needing the full 1.75" the Holley mounts move the motor forward.

Seems like Sublime has an extended engine harness so the plug can go through the firewall too? Did you look at that as well?

Last question; how many amps is your alternator? Might be able to gain some room if it is a big one like a 220 amp unit and you stepped down to something like a 145 or 160 amp one. Speculation on my part, so just tossing it out there.

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Moved forward approx 5/8". I did have to chop a portion of the motor mount on the K frame to clear the AC Compressor.

Blake is "developing" an extended harness right now.. I suppose it could be available if I requested it, but the harness I have is fine.. I just need to lengthen, which is gonna suck, but I'm a tight ***. It's only 60 wires and 120 solder connections lol. I'll sit down at my solder station, which is conveniently located next to my beer fridge and get after it..1 wire at a time. My wife and I used to have a custom rustic light business (hobby) so I'm no stranger to mass amounts of soldering.

I believe the alternator is 220.. stock Scat. I didn't realize the actual body was larger than the 145/160. Ill have to compare it to the one in Hoopty. I'm pretty sure that one is tight too, but totally different application.. But if there's a chance I can trade them, I just might do that. Thanks for the heads up.