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Old 10-30-2012, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by strictlypersonl View Post
If the inner end of the cross-rod is pivoted on an engine-mounted bracket, any engine movement's influence is minimized. That's the way the original Shelbys worked.
Bob's exactly right. I had a driver side mount delaminate at WOT at the drag strip. Raised engine about 1 1/2" because the pipes hit the body. Had complete throttle control throughout because of the pivot on the cross shaft.
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