Thread: FED in the works

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Originally Posted by jerry clayton

How far out is the engine???

Jerry,

Sorry not to get back sooner but I was refreshingly computer free for several days.

The engine is actually 28" from coupler a to bellhousing, to accomodate a standard 27" glide.
I would have moved it closer and used a shorty glide but the change over cost for my existing trans was more than I wanted to spend for right now. I can always move the motor plates back another 8" or so if I feel the need.
I realize that using the glide instead of a clutch can it is not truely a nostalgia car but ...
I also used Mark Williams 200" chassis blueprints cut down to 160".
There was much discussion on whether to build an authentic 60's chassis. I contacted a couple of chassis companies about buying prints but they were reluctant to sell them, as they naturally wanted to sell there chassis instead.
I was also reluctant to do anything that might not pass 2010 specs. Good ole NHRA, they are smothering us with all the prerequisite safety requirements. It cost a small fortune just to get all of the entry level SFI equipment.

John