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Old 05-07-2015, 02:51 PM   #25
BlakeW
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Re: My lifted '70 Gmc swb

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Originally Posted by john@thepier View Post
None of the 4x4's came with a big block, that is why you are having problems @ the firewall. The correct holes for the engine cross member are the rear holes in the frame. You could massage the firewall or modify it, to get that engine to fit with out the body lift. Moving the engine forward just makes these trucks to nose heavy in my opinion. I have never been a fan of body lifts either, puts a lot of stuff out of wack. Maybe just put a small block back in and relieve yourself of all the headaches. Good luck with your build.
Ahhh, makes sense. And I thought about it more, I really don't want to move the motor forward or put a body lift back on. I plan on massaging the firewall, hopefully that'll work. If it doesn't, I'll swap in a 383 stroker or something similar. Thanks man!
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