Rc motorsports front end installed

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  1. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Any plans with that front crossmember?
     
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    Probably going to leave it. I really don't know
     
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    The bottom A arm is not rounded just the top.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    my top one is straight...
     

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    That rounded upper CA looks like it would work with an air bag system, maybe they changed for that reason so they wouldn't have to build two different arms?
     
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  7. Mlovett

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    Yeah I bet that's why they rounded the CA
     
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    The motor is just setting there with tranny attached
     

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    Why did you cut the trans tunnel? My AOD fit without cutting.
     
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  11. Mlovett

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    Did u use a 4l80e trans? Mine had to be cut just to set the motor in place not to mention the angle the trans tail housing has to be to get the right pinion angle
     
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    car-nut Glenn

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    No, as I stated I used an AOD. Now I see why you cut it.
     
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    Is that an FE?
     
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    No it's an LS1. Chevy motor
     
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    no tunnel cutting for my...5.3 700R4 install in my '73.
    I knotched the oil pan so the motor could sit lower.
     

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