Author Topic: Engine/trans on centerline?  (Read 759 times)

Offline ripp6957

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Engine/trans on centerline?
« on: December 21, 2016 - 04:46:01 PM »
Newby here with a question. I'm putting a Gen III Hemi/6 speed Tremec in my wife's '70 Challenger. I got the motor mounts from TTI as you all had recommended. I measured multiple points on the car and snapped a chalkline on the floor dead center (lengthwise) of the car. The crank bolt is 2 7/8" offcenter to the passenger side, the tailshaft of the trans is 2'' off to the passenger side, but the rear is dead center. Is this normal? I'm thinking maybe it's offset to allow for the drivers weight? This is my first time putting a new engine/trans combo in any car, so I'd like it to be correct!
Any input would be appreciated.
Mark the fireman
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Re: Engine/trans on centerline?
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2016 - 02:22:02 AM »
It's offset to allow the steering box to fit....
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Re: Engine/trans on centerline?
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2016 - 05:51:13 AM »
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Offline ripp6957

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Re: Engine/trans on centerline?
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2016 - 08:17:21 AM »
Thanks for the info! I'm trying to post pics, but no luck so far.