[armyadarkness]

This may seem like a broken record, but would like people's opinions with my unique situation.

I am ready to install my engine to the frame. Currently there's not much in the way. I'm running a mini starter and a Trans Dapt oil relocation kit.

Here comes the big ask! Dougs Headers, they are going in! Many have suggested laying the headers on the frame and dropping the engine in. My plan is to attach the headers and drop the engine in--complete. Are there any advantages/disadvantages to doing it this way.

I've attached a pic of how the frame will be upon installation.

I was never successful, trying to install the engine with headers on it, in a GTO

 

[armyadarkness]

Ive owned two 67's and a 66, and none would allow the engine to be installed with headers. On one 67, the front end was off, and we still couldnt do it. Not sure how your setup is... and, that was using Cyclones... Now I use Dougs, but Ive not heard that they're any easier

 

[armyadarkness]

I cant watch that video now, but I'll try later.

 

[armyadarkness]

Yeah, with no body on it, should be easy.

 

[armyadarkness]

Maybe this was already asked, but are your motor mounts new?

Can you install spacers under them?

My Dougs needed to be hit with a hammer, to clear the rag joint.

 

[armyadarkness]

i CANT SEE WHAT YOU'RE DEALING WITH, BUT if extra height will solve it, then you can buy and install spacers under the frame mounts. Sorry for the caps lock

 

[armyadarkness]

I actually had to super glue a nut to my finger to hold it in place

Once I super glued my nuts to my mother in laws picture.

 

[armyadarkness]

When I did my TKX install, my engine sat unsupported for two weeks and it didnt move. When shimming my trans mount for the drive angle, I hit the extremes of the range of motion.

In the end, it was only the rag joint that hits, and only when the steering is in one position, and the cam's rough idle is making the motor bounce.

 

[armyadarkness]

Must be the motor mounts used mine drops towards the rear significantly when trans is out

Could very well be. Everyone told me to "beware", but it didnt budge.