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Have a Question for the Brains on this site
How far can one move a Big Block Chevy forward so it Clears the fire wall without cutting it ?
is there a special oil Pan one needs to used ?
The Guy mocking up my motor says it will fit without cutting the fire wall
I think it will need a slug hammer
Thanks Sid
Here's what I know. Stock location will require major firewall mods and maybe even oil pan mods. 3/4" forward will require minor mods and oil pan mods. But there are oil pans you can buy that will fit (Milodon). 1"+ forward reduces firewall stuff but requires even bigger notch in the oil pan. Looks like with the blower you're challenged at the front.
The type of steering you have will be the deciding factor.
Cnut says 1.5 in past threads and I agree that the minimum without a BFH. I went 2.25 and its easy to get V/C off, Ecklers sells the kit for 2.25. I think 1.5s are homemade as I have not seen them advertised. As far as pans go I have 2 nice notched ones for sale and one of the other style that is cutoff in front. I believe they are all Moroso. At 3/4 forward I would have had firewall issues and carb clearance issues with tunnel ram