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In fact I can re locate the whole damn drive train to the passenger side 1/2" and nobody would notice. Gives more clearance for a big t case
The only thing that cares about the angle of the drivetrain is the front and rear driveshaft pinion angles. Keep the changes mild and you will be fine. I see alot of people making sure the drivetrain is set exactly perfect in their truck and that is nice, I am pretty anal myself...but when you have to pry things over 1/2" for clearance or shim up an engine mount to get some clearance, don't be afraid it works out just fine.....
Keep in mind a few of my conversions pictured are ttb trucks, they use custom motor mounts (modified L&L) and custom trans mounts so I am responsible for placing the engine and trans angle.
On my 1988 remember there is a body drop AND I have a 5/8" intake spacer between the upper and lower plenums, still fits even with AC style AC box (notched for header clearance)
I have all emissions equipment truck believes 100% it is a 97 Mounty and was emission-ed in CO since 2005
I have probably 3/8" from intake to firewall in spots, I have 1/4" from oil filter puck to steering gear box
Ill post up some pictures of the stock explorer 5.0 in a ranger (stock explorer engine and trans mounts) and then the modified setups (custom mounts)
Cant be no worse then 2006. The wiring is way different. Really makes mods like auto dim mirror and ohc a real bitch to hook up
TELL ME ABOUT IT! We are taking apart a 2007 Ranger right now in the shop for recycling (crushy) and the SOHC drivetrain, whole truck wiring and plumbing is WAY different!! Its cool, the best way to learn these is to take them apart. My stepson and I crushed 19+ 5.0L Explorers in ONE SUMMER
Last edited on Sun Jun 10th, 2018 10:38 am by 410customs
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