New MII suspension, any hints/suggestions for possible installation glitches?

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  1. scooper77515

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    What about hooking up to the steering wheel? Any problems there? Or is it just direct swap?
     
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    Looks nice. Is this a drag car?
     
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    Scott, it took me longer to do the steering column mods than it did to install the crossmember. The entire suspension install took 15 hours (solo), and that was drilling out all the spot welds. With a plasma cutter it would take considerably less time...
     
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    Wow! Great photo - I love the internal caging added without removing the original inner tower sheet metal :yup:
     
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    That's not mine, it's just some picture I found on the net.
     
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    OK then that is the rc kit.
     
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    First time I've seen it done this way :)
     
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    Yes but the version designed for coil over shocks :)
     
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    Great read - thanks, Dave!

    I only read down to the part where I was really glad I caged my front frame rails back to the firewall and main cage :tiphat:
     
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    Thanks. I have seen pics like this but never gave it much thought about how it attached. I just knew if alot of us were doing it then it has to have been proven and I would be more inquisitive once I got to where I am actually doing it. Doing something this Spring.
     
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    Will this setup still use my front-sump oil pan?

    Will I find all my answers if I read the instructions? :rolleyes:
     
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    Nope, Need the Canton Pan, there goes another $300 or so
     
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    What is Canton Pan?
     
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    This is the pan you need for a 351W Canton 15-670S. If you have a 302 I believe part # is 15-620S. It is what R&C sells. The fit is really tight and I know Ebay has some cheaper off brands but they will not fit. Don't forget the pick up too. FWIW, these pans will work with the Canton girdle and windage tray if you are a believer in them.

    http://www.jegs.com/i/Canton-Racing-Products/074/15-670S/10002/-1
     
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