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[66rdster]

Hmmm. Thats interesting.
When I bought mine I went by what Mike A. told me and got the one for the 90 Mustang from Summit. Heres a pic of the Energy Suspension mount I'm using. Part number ENS-4-1104G for the 90' Mustang. It might be worth a trip to the local parts store just to get one for comparison purposes, even if you have to return it. Maybe they're the same height, but just look different. At least you'd be able to see if there actually is any difference in height. Or it could just be that the way the t-5 is designed it just looks higher, but actually isn't.

My intentions are not to send you on a wild goose chase over it. The height just happened to catch my eye and I wanted to make you aware of it in case there was a problem. I'm not sure that there really is, it just looks different than the others I've seen, but I thought it might be worth looking into. Its a lot easier to fix it now rather than later if it is an issue.


Mike

[Ryan Cassidy]

That mount does look very high I agree....  I have the one that Mike just posted (well the top piece, not the bottom, mine was one piece).

How did the engine fit in there?  Were there any adjustments that needed to be made to the engine mounts?  I ask because one might effect the other.

Cheers,

[Phil Berania]

Engine Mount Pics

Guys, please dont feel bad about coments on my build, or sending me on a wild goose chase. PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE...If you see something thats not right, tell me.
I am greatfull for any coments, negative or possitive.

Phil

[Phil Berania]

Trnsmission allready falling to the rear.
I'm afraid if I lower it anymore it will put my motor mounts in a bind. But, If I'm wrong let me know.

Phil

[Phil Berania]

Motor also falling to the rear.

[66rdster]

Hi Phil,
From what I can tell,

[Hurricane_Factory]

Guys,
HM1001 was basically the same setup Phil is running, 302 with a T5 transmission.

[Ryan Cassidy]

Do the 351 and 302 utilize the same motor mounts?

[Phil Berania]

From all the information I've gathered this should be the proper angle.
That is -2 degrees.

Ryan, I dont know if there is a diference or rather if the motor mounts the same or not. I got these motor mounts from Summit and they were for a 60's mustang. According to Mike A. my setup and mounts are fine. Your using a 351 with a TKO trans and I'm using a 302 with a T5 trans.

Phil

[66rdster]

Hey Phil,
Looks like things are working out. I'm glad Mike chimed in about it. In the latest pic the driveshaft angle looks good. In that other pic it sure looked like it was at a steep angle. Maybe it was just the angle the pic was taken made it look that way. Anyway, I'm glad all is a-ok.

Mike

[Ryan Cassidy]

Looks great Phil...  Glad it's all squared away.  And I'm off to double check mine now.

I'll tell you though, It's a pain trying to take a picture of the frame with that POR15.  That stuff just sucks down all the available light...

[Tom]

Hey Phil,

You need to measure the angle of the front mounting face of the differential and compare that angle to that of the transmission shaft.  Just measuring the driveshaft angle won't tell you anything.  What you're shooting for is for the pinion to be angled down a few degrees when compared the the angle of the slip yoke.  I don't know if my words are making any sense, but the driveshaft angle will change with suspension movement.  The pinion angle will change with torque application.  THAT's the angle you need to be concerned with.

Tom

[Phil Berania]

Vroom, Vroom....
Just kidding...I've got the tub back on and getting ready to start on the next part of the build. I'm going on Vacation next week. I'm hoping to start the motor 2 weeks after I get back.

Phil

[Phil Berania]

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[Ryan Cassidy]

Fire it Up!!!!  Who needs guages!!!

Looks Good though Phil!

Cheers,