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Old 11-22-2011, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by strictlypersonl View Post
The engine/transmission angle should be about 1.5 degrees. Some intake manifolds have more tilt than others, but a few degrees tilt forward is generally tolerable. Just adjust the float levels to compensate. Note that under acceleration, the effective tilt is about 30 degrees in the other direction!
Thanks Bob. I suspected it didn't mount dead level for the benefit of the U-joints.

Does ERA wait to weld the header tabs on until after the engine has been installed? They seem to mock up pretty tight, true and even side to side w/o much play. I would like to go ahead and send my off for coating but I haven't installed the engine yet.

Also, sent you an email with a question on the header tabs.

I'll remember about the 30 deg tilt under acceleration.

Dan

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