[RedHawk]

Sooo Its been awhile I know. I have had several things come up that have taken me away from this project but honestly the fitment has been an issue. I have had some difficulty's with Torqstorm to be truthful and was ready to bail on this, but after looking at the engine bay and bracket I have determined that they are two ways to solve the problems related to fitment. It is also important to report that Torqstorm has regrouped in my opion and is ready to help.

One is to raise the engine with spacers to see I can get the whole system to clear obstructions like the 8 1/4" crank pulley to clear the front end cross member along with rotating the bracket position counter clockwise and re-drilling braket holes for new spacer locations that mount to the bock. This will take the blower further away from the passenger side wheel well which it comes into contact now and will not interfere with the hood.

This presents another issue where the supercharger inlet being blocked by tall valve cover. I have found a workaround this too by taking a section out of the valve cover and attaching an elbow to the inlet tube.

I still have to check for hood clearance but I believe I will have enough to accommodate the carb hat and plumbing since the engine was dropped by another monkey mechanic that recommended it. In hind sight he might have done me a favor, but I will never admit it.

Upward and onward.

btw I am off for another trip so this will have to wait for a few more weeks.