Turbo 616 powered Astro Van build
Turbo 616 powered Astro Van build
all good ideas!
here are some pics of the stock steering bars-
If I cut into the subframe to lower the engine, I will definitely hit the steering as you say, if I go too far down
Still might be possible. Also if I dare to cut the subframe, I will possibly be playing a dangerous game with the lower control arm mounting point structural integrity.
You can see in this pic those holes in the subframe on either side of the motor? the lower control arm front pivot slides inside the subframe there and in sandwiched.
Since the engine is way over on the passenger side (still needs to be levelled) any cuts would be awfully close to exactly where that critical junction is
Maybe I should go 300D50's route and modify the stock oil pickup so I can have a shallower pan. I would have a lot less potential issues if I could rig up a way to have that valve cover open like a clamshell as two pieces off to the side. maybe thats possible.