Originally Posted by
Rick_L
I disagree with moving the pivot for the z-bar forward if the engine is moved forward. Leave it in the same place on the frame. That means the rod from the clutch pedal to the z-bar remains the same. The bracket for the pivot ball that bolts to the bellhousing must be shortened, as well as the lower linkage rod.
Moving the z-bar forward changes the geometry of the linkage, and will require elongating the hole in the firewall where the upper rod comes through. That also may be where the steering box interference comes from.