The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post - project: What did I get myself into 50 chevy

MrDude_1 · 03-02-2011, 12:01 PM

just my opinion, but that engine looks way too high...
id lower it until the bottom of the oil pan is only 1/4" higher then the "skidplate" and bottom of the front crossmember.
everything under the cab will clear better, the truck will handle better, etc..
downside is the engine will be harder to reach with the fenders on, and the mechanical fuel pump (if you have one) may be very close to the crossmember. (notch or run a E-pump)

03-02-2011, 12:01 PM	#76
MrDude_1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 311	Re: project: What did I get myself into 50 chevy just my opinion, but that engine looks way too high... id lower it until the bottom of the oil pan is only 1/4" higher then the "skidplate" and bottom of the front crossmember. everything under the cab will clear better, the truck will handle better, etc.. downside is the engine will be harder to reach with the fenders on, and the mechanical fuel pump (if you have one) may be very close to the crossmember. (notch or run a E-pump)