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Here's the deal...both the engine mounts and differential are offset 1/2" towards passenger side. We seem to agree on that and I confirmed by measuring. My crossmember, built for a Tremec, also has the mount offset 1/2" towards the P-side. However, the transmission does not line up with the mounting holes. It was angled such that the trans mount landed about in the center. I confirmed this by take several measurements from the subframe rails. The problem is there is not enough adjustment in the motor mount plate bolt hole to let the tail of the tranny swing over to the correct 1/2" offset position. When I saw the conversion plates in the CI catalog, the thought was maybe these are necessary to get it all lined up right. I bet most guys don't even check pinion or driveshaft working angles. I'm not using a single original driveline part on my car so I want to make sure it gets set up right. Sheen > .........................................................................> > HMMMMMM, Good marketing Sheen, Put the stock mounts in, Pontiac knows what > they are doing, it is supposed to off to the pass side to clear the steering > box, "Get out of the Box" LOL.... Your fine. > _________________________________________________________________ Show them the way! Add maps and directions to your party invites. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/events.aspx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
