Need to get hooked up with someone with mid 80's stang with 351 and glide.

ciara · 08-05-2002, 06:54 PM

I have an 84 stang I am working on and need to talk to somebody about some drivetrain issues that I am working on. The car has a 351w with a powerglide. Like to find someone that has the same setup I can email or call and see if they had the same problems as me and what they did. I have put several posts up on different topics, but they all don't get answered.

Thanks in advance

Eric4Nitrous · 08-05-2002, 08:51 PM

What's your question..i might can help

ciara · 08-05-2002, 09:58 PM

I am using a solid GM trans mount with a 1 1/4" spacer. I am trying to run collector extensions on my hooker long tubes, but the pipes hit the crossmember and the bracket the cross member mounts to. Is my spacer too thick? That would lower the engine angle and headers or do I just have to modify my x-member. I don't have a torch or welder I have to cut and pound to modify stuff. If I lower the spacer that will make my driveshaft too for into the tranny I think. Just not sure how to run the exhaust.

Thanks

Eric4Nitrous · 08-06-2002, 08:06 AM

Try a different spacer first and see if that helps. If it doesn't your gonna have to modify your x-member for sure.

Dark Knight · 08-06-2002, 02:16 PM

I sure hope you have solid motor mounts too...
you might have a muffler shop make extensions that angle down a little too.. if the 351 uses the same mounts as the 302. try convert ones.. the engine will sit lower....

08-05-2002, 06:54 PM	#1
ciara Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 100	Need to get hooked up with someone with mid 80's stang with 351 and glide. I have an 84 stang I am working on and need to talk to somebody about some drivetrain issues that I am working on. The car has a 351w with a powerglide. Like to find someone that has the same setup I can email or call and see if they had the same problems as me and what they did. I have put several posts up on different topics, but they all don't get answered. Thanks in advance

08-05-2002, 08:51 PM	#2
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	What's your question..i might can help __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

08-06-2002, 08:06 AM	#4
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	Try a different spacer first and see if that helps. If it doesn't your gonna have to modify your x-member for sure. __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

08-06-2002, 02:16 PM	#5
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	I sure hope you have solid motor mounts too... you might have a muffler shop make extensions that angle down a little too.. if the 351 uses the same mounts as the 302. try convert ones.. the engine will sit lower.... __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

08-05-2002, 09:58 PM	#3
ciara Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 100	I am using a solid GM trans mount with a 1 1/4" spacer. I am trying to run collector extensions on my hooker long tubes, but the pipes hit the crossmember and the bracket the cross member mounts to. Is my spacer too thick? That would lower the engine angle and headers or do I just have to modify my x-member. I don't have a torch or welder I have to cut and pound to modify stuff. If I lower the spacer that will make my driveshaft too for into the tranny I think. Just not sure how to run the exhaust. Thanks