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358chevy · 12-27-2006, 11:53 PM

I have a 1970 chevy pickup that has a 358 in it and I have a dual quad tunnel ram intake to go on it. The only problem is that the back carb barely clears the firewall by about one inch. I have a 2 inch spacer and bug catcher to top it off but in order for it to fit i'm going to have to move the engine foward about four inches. I worried about doing that because i don't know how the weight transfer will after the handling and how the truck ride. I know it's been do before so I thought this would be a good place to get so advice.

P.S. Doing work to the firewall is out of the question cause i have no body skills.
Thanks
-358chevy

**truckdude239** · 12-28-2006, 12:33 AM

is the motor mounted in the 6 cylinder position never heard of the carb hitting the firewall

1969k10stepside · 12-28-2006, 12:36 AM

Is it a 4 wheel drive or 2?Originaly a 6 cylinder?

RustyParts · 12-28-2006, 09:26 AM

Yep. I had to move the 454 in my GMC Jimmy forward an inch so the HEI distributor would clear. The transmission crossmember will have to be moved and check the driveshaft length.

12-27-2006, 11:53 PM	#1
358chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reeds Spring, Mo Posts: 1	Can i move the enigine foward? I have a 1970 chevy pickup that has a 358 in it and I have a dual quad tunnel ram intake to go on it. The only problem is that the back carb barely clears the firewall by about one inch. I have a 2 inch spacer and bug catcher to top it off but in order for it to fit i'm going to have to move the engine foward about four inches. I worried about doing that because i don't know how the weight transfer will after the handling and how the truck ride. I know it's been do before so I thought this would be a good place to get so advice. P.S. Doing work to the firewall is out of the question cause i have no body skills. Thanks -358chevy

12-28-2006, 12:33 AM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,236	Re: Can i move the enigine foward? is the motor mounted in the 6 cylinder position never heard of the carb hitting the firewall __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-28-2006, 12:36 AM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Can i move the enigine foward? Is it a 4 wheel drive or 2?Originaly a 6 cylinder?

12-28-2006, 09:26 AM	#4
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Can i move the enigine foward? Yep. I had to move the 454 in my GMC Jimmy forward an inch so the HEI distributor would clear. The transmission crossmember will have to be moved and check the driveshaft length.



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