Motor Setback

[labelblack68]

I used 1" setback adapters with stock mounts and clamshells in the stock location. I used the stock AC heater box and trimmed the pass side coil mount and coil mount stands on the valve cover. No heater box mods and just enough clearance. I had to access the temp sender and rear spark plug from the bottom but it was far easier than messing with the heater box.

i did the same thing, it hit my a/c box and cracked it, so it made its own room. i used all f-body stuff oil pan and accesories, except for a/c compressor.

 

[dynodanmanda79]

Does anyone know which coils clear the a/c box the best with the 1" setback plates? round truck coils, square truck coils, or f-body coils?

 

[bigmandengo]

I have the truck coils with the heatsinks. I have the carshop inc setback plates and with the rear most coil mount trimmed off the valvecover the coils dont touch the box at all.

 

[dynodanmanda79]

Sweet man thanks! That's the exact answer I was looking for, I wanted to get the round truck coils with heat sinks anyway but just wanted to make sure.

 

[veltboy618]

Mine is set back 1'' but I have no heater box. I'm using long tube headers and running a factory truck intake. I have plenty of engine clearance.

What headers are you using? Did you have to bend any spots on the headers to get them to fit?

 

[LSJM1]

1" setback actually leaves the transmission in the stock location
F-body shorty headers fit without mods most f-body longtubes need work on the passenger side