Quote Originally Posted by stovens View Post
I played with multiple sets of headers for the left side this weekend, including reversing the right side. I then measured my motor mounts from the bolted rivet firewall member where it attaches to the frame to where the back of the motormount hits the frame. It turns out it is about three quarters of an inch closer to the firewall on the driver's side. Phase 2 engine removal, motormount removal, and install of new mount. I have a much better idea of how to do this properly, now that I have done it incorrectly!
I had stated a while back this seemed to be where I was headed, I just have stewed about the implications for a long time! While the motor is out I can change the height of the mounts too to get better clearance in front, and remove the harmonic balancer(timing marks not right on new balancer) so I want to see if the old marks line up in a different place, and if they do will use the original one that came with the engine. If not I'll keep the new one on.
The reason I've been so hessitant involves the need to adjust the driveline length, and change the tranny mount, but it just needs to be done. The worst part is draining the transmission which has about 150 dollars worth of mobil 1 synthetic fluid in it. I'm contiplating getting a new oil pan to drain the fluid in. Then filter it back in when I'm done. Any thoughts on this?
No problem reusing the fluid. I would for sure.

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