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Old 04-18-2024, 10:25 AM
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It would make sense for Outcast to allow adjustment for those who have to work around a steering box mounted on the driver side frame rail. They may have even considered right hand drive as a possible option. However, there may be another issue to consider further back in the drive line. I know that the 9" rear axle in my truck is offset too so centering the engine and transmission might possibly bring up unusual pinion angle issues. Although calculating the proper pinion angle in the vertical plane is well understood that usually assumes 0º in the horizontal plane. Would a non-zero horizontal value be a problem that possibly requires shortening one side of the axle to correct? Leaving that offset in place might be the path of least resistance.
Flowney, Agreed on leaving the offset as the path of least resistance. I did on my swap to keep the drive line angle at zero horizontally. Because I did this, I had to notch the crossmember (4x4) so as to clear my AC compressor.






 
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Would a non-zero horizontal value be a problem that possibly requires shortening one side of the axle to correct? Leaving that offset in place might be the path of least resistance.
Completely agree with that, but I am running an S550 rear suspension in this build. So if the engine mounts are capable of centering the engine in the frame then it will follow correct for the rear centered as well. If they do not allow it to be centered I will have modify/notch the mounts to allow it as I can not have the rear S550 offset for tracking reasons.
 
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On a side note and some FYI, just in case your looking to use the stock Godzilla AC compressor, the aftermarket AC offerings will not work with it as they are variable displacement AC compressors. At least that was how it was 6 months ago.
I am going to look more into this. My other build, a 2011 Jeep JK, also came factory with a non-VDC, but the 2019 Chevy L86 6.2L that I swapped into it has a VDC. I was able to supply key-on battery power to the solenoid side making the compressor fully open, essentially making it a “normal compressor” in operation. With this, I maintained the Jeep high and low side pressure switches, as well as HVAC controls to allow them to control compressor operation. I live in Phoenix and I have never had one issue with discharge pressures being to high or suction being to low causing it to freeze up.

My thought it to first try this and if not, install the full Vintage Air set up.
 
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Nice looking truck and great build. Keep the pics coming.
 
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Originally Posted by Papa’s79
Completely agree with that, but I am running an S550 rear suspension in this build. So if the engine mounts are capable of centering the engine in the frame then it will follow correct for the rear centered as well. If they do not allow it to be centered I will have modify/notch the mounts to allow it as I can not have the rear S550 offset for tracking reasons.
Yes, if the IRS pinion is centered you'd want to center the engine/trans as well. Please let us know when you confirm that the Mustang IRS is centered or not. That would impact planning for some if not many of us.
 
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Old 04-22-2024, 08:16 AM
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What is your plan for fuel pump, regulator and tank? Are you going to use an EFI tank like Boyd's or stock tank?
 
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