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Engine Placement in Altered/Funny Car Chassis

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captndiet:
O.K. Roo, one more.....

Lets use the Mark Williams print as a referance...

The rear axle centerline is called out as 15" above ground level with a 33" tire with 3 1/2" ground clearance on the frame.

If you run a 33" M/T tire or equivalant all is good.

If you run a Goodyear D2585, 31x12x15 tire, they actually grow more than a 33" M/T, but setting there are about 31".

What would you set the rear axle centerline at?

Thanks!

Jeff

rooman:
Jeff,
     put it at 15" (even if you end up running the Goodyear). If you run a rigid front front end the 3.5" dimension will work for ground clearance but 4" may help a little, especially when loading the car into the trailer. If you run a regular wet sump the oil pan generally ends up being the low point on the car anyway.

Roo

captndiet:
Roo

Thanks agin for your advice.

Jeff

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