Any pics of engine setback? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JohnnyBoy350 · 10-19-2010, 10:05 PM

I'm planning on swapping to a big block and was thinking of setting the engine back for weight distribution as well as something a little less run of the mill when you pop the hood. I was wondering if anyone has any pics of engine setback in a square body. I am not set on the amount but probly 6-10" depending on how it works out.

Thanks- John

mongoose · 10-19-2010, 10:13 PM

not worth it imo unless you're doing a no holds bar racetruck.

KQQL IT · 10-20-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mongoose

not worth it imo unless you're doing a no holds bar racetruck.

And if you race it. It will need a chassis cert. because of firewall mods

JohnnyBoy350 · 10-20-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

And if you race it. It will need a chassis cert. because of firewall mods

It is just my hot rod lol. Not raced in any class but will see the strip for my own enjoyment. The one track I've been to didn't have any real rules for the "street legal" drags, the tech guy just made sure you had a catch can for your radiator. Its not a "need" thing, just a "hmmm that might be cool/fun" thing. Found lots of pictures of other cars/trucks with this mod done but not one of a square body yet...

-John

Hulk Will Smash · 10-20-2010, 02:37 PM

You want to see some engine setback on a square, check out http://msmisery.com/

10-19-2010, 10:05 PM	#1
JohnnyBoy350 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 31	Any pics of engine setback? I'm planning on swapping to a big block and was thinking of setting the engine back for weight distribution as well as something a little less run of the mill when you pop the hood. I was wondering if anyone has any pics of engine setback in a square body. I am not set on the amount but probly 6-10" depending on how it works out. Thanks- John __________________ If it don't go, chrome it!

10-19-2010, 10:13 PM	#2
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: Any pics of engine setback? not worth it imo unless you're doing a no holds bar racetruck. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

10-20-2010, 02:37 PM	#5
Hulk Will Smash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 492	Re: Any pics of engine setback? You want to see some engine setback on a square, check out http://msmisery.com/ __________________ '87 R30 Crew Cab Dually It's 11 PM, do you know where your IAC pintle is?



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