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Awesome project, should be a riot once complete!
I'm curious to hear your feedback on the steering setup once complete. We did our first K swap very similar and then re-did a lot of it to put the steering rack back in the factory position. I also think our engine was protruding further forward than yours is, so hopefully you'll have better luck.
I'm curious to hear your feedback on the steering setup once complete. We did our first K swap very similar and then re-did a lot of it to put the steering rack back in the factory position. I also think our engine was protruding further forward than yours is, so hopefully you'll have better luck.
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I'll certainly report back with how the steering is. Unfortunately there will be a 6 month gap of driving so not exactly back to back. You would still have to lower the rack from the stock position with a dry sump because of the angle of the motor about the crankshaft. That would be simpler to compensate for because you could move the outer tie rod point down on the knuckle and the geometry would be identical.
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I got the steering rack bracket welded up today. the tabs are offset so that the larger tube sits lower than the oil pan for protection and it adds a flat surface for a skid plate to mount too. I'll be adding oil cooler brackets tomorrow and starting to permanently place it in the car.
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Without the brake line and wiring harness there a 3" 90° should fit. It may have to be more than 90° and then turn back towards the rear of the car, but at least a 3" tube fits between the bell housing and the subframe now. I'm also considering a side exhaust if that doesn't work...