Chevy in a Mustang not fitting, help.
 

I am putting a SBC in a 84' Mustang. I have an AJE Racing Crossmember and Dynatech headers made for the swap, but the steering stem is not working. For one I had to extend it, but that was the easy part. The problem I have now is that the top steering stem knuckle is hitting on the back header tube. Can anyone help me with a solution. I am using the AJE SBC motor mounts also.

Are you using the stock knuckle? what kind of steering rack do you have?

Yes it is the complete stock steering shaft, I just extended it by welding in a piece of shaft so that it would reach.

WELL MAYBE A FORD engine :lol: :lol:

I knew that was coming.:shock: I thought lively would be the one to say it. :lol:

Yea, I should have known. But again. I got the SBC cheap. I actually got it for some work I did. Plus I had a mustang with no engine. so I put the two together. It is actually turning out very nice, if I can just get the steering shaft to clear. I am going to try to lower it inside the car tomorrow. If I can, that will fix it.

You may have to offset the engine to the passenger side a little bit. The early Camaros with big blocks are offset for the same reason. Easier to accomplish with a motor plate.

call AJE, I bet the make a custom steering knuckle, also Flaming River makes a nice setup. I had a 460 crammed in a 93 Mustang and the Flaming River knuckle fit like a glove.

you can offset the engine a little -just keep it straight in line with the driveshaft---VIBRATIONS can kill ya :lol:

What type of wheelie bars you going to run????? Could be a Vette motor!!

Thanks for the advise. Offsetting is not working cause the passenger header is very close to the A-arm. I will call AJE if I cannot make it work. I am going to try to start the motor this weekend. That aggrevating problem might have to wait till next weekend. I will keep you all posted.

Well, THE way you fix this problem once and for all ,is dropping in a small block MoPar !!

:D :D :D :D :D :D

Built Ford tuff, with CHEVY STUFF!!!!! :) :) :)

But i think he is trying to go faster!!!!! LOL :D

Sawouch!

put in mopar rear end and everyone happy :shock: :shock:

Problem Solved.. 8)

Hi Guys, I got it all in. (with no dodge parts!). I just had to add some spacers to the steering column inside the car and it worked out. Thanks for your comments.