View Full Version : Chevy in a Mustang not fitting, help.
victor400ex
06-01-2011, 06:33 PM
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.
Harbone
06-02-2011, 06:45 AM
Are you using the stock knuckle? what kind of steering rack do you have?
victor400ex
06-02-2011, 04:02 PM
Yes it is the complete stock steering shaft, I just extended it by welding in a piece of shaft so that it would reach.
lively
06-02-2011, 05:48 PM
WELL MAYBE A FORD engine :lol: :lol:
fla1976
06-02-2011, 05:56 PM
I knew that was coming.:shock: I thought lively would be the one to say it. :lol:
victor400ex
06-02-2011, 06:41 PM
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.
TheYellaBrick
06-02-2011, 08:51 PM
This is what HOT RODDING is all about !! :D :D :D :D Mixing and matching what ya got and making it work !! :D :D :D
fla1976
06-03-2011, 02:33 AM
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.
Harbone
06-03-2011, 04:50 AM
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.
lively
06-03-2011, 09:58 AM
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!!
victor400ex
06-03-2011, 07:17 PM
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.
TheYellaBrick
06-04-2011, 07:15 AM
Well, THE way you fix this problem once and for all ,is dropping in a small block MoPar !!
:D :D :D :D :D :D
bcw49
06-04-2011, 07:33 AM
Built Ford tuff, with CHEVY STUFF!!!!! :) :) :)
Well, THE way you fix this problem once and for all ,is dropping in a small block MoPar !!
:D :D :D :D :D :D But i think he is trying to go faster!!!!! LOL :D
MEMRACING62
06-04-2011, 03:53 PM
Saw Well, THE way you fix this problem once and for all ,is dropping in a small block MoPar !!
:D :D :D :D :D :D But i think he is trying to go faster!!!!! LOL :Douch!
dragonmaster093
06-04-2011, 07:30 PM
put in mopar rear end and everyone happy :shock: :shock:
put in mopar rear end and everyone happy :shock: :shock:Problem Solved.. 8)
victor400ex
06-23-2011, 06:32 PM
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.