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AG1LE · 12-28-2017, 02:16 PM

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GONIF · 12-28-2017, 03:59 PM

I doubt lowering the engine or trans will not be worth the trouble . What are you trying to accomplish by doing it ????????

Synner · 12-28-2017, 05:23 PM

Depends on how much you go. Mine is lowered 1/2" through the mount and no issues. Eventually the trans mount would be an issue and need to be lowered. And there's things like headers that may get dangerously close to the front subframe. My 2" ARH headers were just about touching at 1/2" down and it wouldn't go any further without beating the frame or header.

I didn't notice any benefit from the lower CG.

Synner · 12-28-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

I doubt lowering the engine or trans will be worth the trouble . What are you trying to accomplish by doing it ????????

You lower the center of gravity of the entire car and improve handling. It really needs a dry sump to lower it a lot before I think it'd be noticed.

GONIF · 12-28-2017, 05:31 PM

A dry sump is going to be very expensive , and lowering only the engine and trans only a 1/2 inch will make no noticeable difference on the center of gravity . Lowering the whole car will ,but you already know that I expect. My bad , I left out the word NOT in my previous post , so it would not be worth it .

Synner · 12-28-2017, 06:56 PM

No I have a Gforce aluminum, much better than stock. You can always space the mid-mount 1/2 of what you do the engine drop to ensure the joint isn't stressed if running stock if I recall how it mounts. What are you claiming is the primary purpose?

JerTM · 12-29-2017, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AG1LE

Thanks for the info - are you running the OE driveshaft?

Lower CG is a small added benefit, and a move in the right direction, not the primary purpose.

Massive supercharger fitting under the stock hood?

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GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	I doubt lowering the engine or trans will not be worth the trouble . What are you trying to accomplish by doing it ???????? __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW Last edited by GONIF; 12-28-2017 at 05:32 PM.

12-28-2017, 05:31 PM	#5
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	A dry sump is going to be very expensive , and lowering only the engine and trans only a 1/2 inch will make no noticeable difference on the center of gravity . Lowering the whole car will ,but you already know that I expect. My bad , I left out the word NOT in my previous post , so it would not be worth it . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

12-28-2017, 05:23 PM	#3
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	Depends on how much you go. Mine is lowered 1/2" through the mount and no issues. Eventually the trans mount would be an issue and need to be lowered. And there's things like headers that may get dangerously close to the front subframe. My 2" ARH headers were just about touching at 1/2" down and it wouldn't go any further without beating the frame or header. I didn't notice any benefit from the lower CG.

12-28-2017, 06:56 PM	#6
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	No I have a Gforce aluminum, much better than stock. You can always space the mid-mount 1/2 of what you do the engine drop to ensure the joint isn't stressed if running stock if I recall how it mounts. What are you claiming is the primary purpose?