Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted May 8, 2001 Share Posted May 8, 2001 I posted this snip from my header post as the steering issue hasn't been addressed. It occurred to me last night that if I drop/lower my motor AFTER the headers are fitted/clear my steering arm that this would bring the header closer and possibly reinterfere with the steering arm. (and I don't have time to do final lowering prior to headers) So maybe splicing my steering arm makes more sense than having headers overly customized.....Does it have to tie to the inner fender...or a mount/tab tied into my xmember horn sandwhiched under motor mount?? ___________________________ Still somewhat undecided on whether the headers should be brought out and around the steering shaft OR if the steering shaft should be sectioned/U jointed/tied to fenderwell so the header can be brought down tight to block. I figure either mod is a one time thing and as I'll want my exhaust closer to my frame rail than oilpan anyhow to clear oil filter (and possible T56 slave later on) that I may as well have headers brought out and down by the rail.....comments/ideers? It's the welding required for the steering mod that has me leary as I can't do that myself and steering 'joint' kits are pricey AIR. Anyone know exactly what parts I'd need and approximate cost? one extra steering shaft with stock Ujoint from a parts car and a sperical tie rod with ID to match OD of rod with tie rod attached to inner fender?? .....thanks in advance for all thoughts and ideers.... PS checked a ZX crossmember yesterday and it has lots of room for me to slot the engine mount 'hole' on the horn as I lower it relative to the crossmember. At least 1.1-1.2" lateral room and it'll still allow me to fit a large bolt underneath and tighten etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 EASY to do, get a sweet or similar rack u-joint- a 5/8" heim and mount it as the pivot point. weld the rod to the new universal and thats it-- i have pics i can show of in a race car and i will be doing this for the convertible as well for the 5L conversion... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted May 9, 2001 Author Share Posted May 9, 2001 Could 'we' do it in an afternoon?? Haven't been out for a drive in a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 it could likely be done in a few hours... assuming you have the room to mount the heim to hold the shaft in place without taking the car apart.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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