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breeh · 05-03-2004, 06:59 PM

Yukon, As many others have expressed their opinion I am going to give you mine. I think that the only correct way to do this install is to move the BB forward 2". I noticed absolutely no ill effects on the handling when I did this. The benefits are that 1) you don't have to beat up your cab, 2) you can get your HEI cap off no problem, 3) if gives you a little more room underneath to hook the exhaust up to those headers, 4) the motor is now exactly where it needs to be to use a factory BB 2wd fan shroud, and 5) I didn't want a body lift and I didn't need one since I moved the engine forward.

BTW, your truck looks great. I can't wait to see it completed!

05-03-2004, 06:59 PM	#19
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Yukon, As many others have expressed their opinion I am going to give you mine. I think that the only correct way to do this install is to move the BB forward 2". I noticed absolutely no ill effects on the handling when I did this. The benefits are that 1) you don't have to beat up your cab, 2) you can get your HEI cap off no problem, 3) if gives you a little more room underneath to hook the exhaust up to those headers, 4) the motor is now exactly where it needs to be to use a factory BB 2wd fan shroud, and 5) I didn't want a body lift and I didn't need one since I moved the engine forward. BTW, your truck looks great. I can't wait to see it completed! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"