[b-man]

Originally Posted by 6D6GOAT

the only problem i have is room. i have an alternator, PS pump and stock exhaust logs facing backwards so they dump out the front of the motor in my turbo setup. i was thinking maybe the plate for the back of the drivers side head but there isnt much room there either.

Vic,

Perhaps you can make up a longer more elaborate tiedown bracket out of 5/16" or 3/8" steel plate (depending on bracket length) attached behind the accessory bracket on the front of the cylinder head that will reach over and past any obstacles, like the front-dumping exhaust manifold.

Mill down the accessory bracket on the backside to match the new bracket material thickness. You can then attach a chain or turnbuckle to the frame. I used a long 3/8-16 Grade 8 bolt and drilled through both walls of the frame to attach the bottom link of the chain.

Get out some heavy cardboard and start making a bracket template.

Good luck, Bart

[6D6GOAT]

Originally Posted by b-man

Vic,

Perhaps you can make up a longer more elaborate tiedown bracket out of 5/16" or 3/8" steel plate (depending on bracket length) attached behind the accessory bracket on the front of the cylinder head that will reach over and past any obstacles, like the front-dumping exhaust manifold. ...

Good luck, Bart

I had thought of that set up but became concerned about the torque applied to the front of the head. I figure that a 6 to 8 inch lever plus the torque of the motor at full squirt, 10 pounds of boost etc would/could cause some problems with the head lifting, twisting or distorting? i dont know, am i being too much of a puss here? am i over reacting on the forces at work here?

[antique69lemans]

There is another mod where you weld a piece of steel rod across the tab interlock. It allows about .03-.06" travel and then it is basically a solid mount. i found a pic of it once upon a time, very inconspicuous and simple.

[242177P]

Bolt your own motor mount?

Only problem with a regular bolt is clearance to the frame bracket. Can either notch that, or shave down the bolt head...

[b-man]

Originally Posted by 6D6GOAT

I had thought of that set up but became concerned about the torque applied to the front of the head. I figure that a 6 to 8 inch lever plus the torque of the motor at full squirt, 10 pounds of boost etc would/could cause some problems with the head lifting, twisting or distorting? i dont know, am i being too much of a puss here? am i over reacting on the forces at work here?

Yes.

Check out post #8 in this thread:http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...in#post3555937

[6D6GOAT]

yes, that is what i had envisioned. i took a look at it today. looks doable but i will have to mess with moving the power steering hoses a little bit. I still havent ruled out the back of the head. with exception of a tight fit against the firewall and alot of fuel injection wiring i have a ton of space...... and just as i wrote that i had an idea....what about the utilizing the bell crank pivot hole to mount up something?

[b-man]

Originally Posted by 6D6GOAT

yes, that is what i had envisioned. i took a look at it today. looks doable but i will have to mess with moving the power steering hoses a little bit. I still havent ruled out the back of the head. with exception of a tight fit against the firewall and alot of fuel injection wiring i have a ton of space...... and just as i wrote that i had an idea....what about the utilizing the bell crank pivot hole to mount up something?

I'm not sure if the block casting is stout enough in that area. I wouldn't put all that force on only one bolt attached directly to the block casting, a stout bracket bolted to either the front or back of the head with 3 bolts would be a much better choice in my opinion.