Originally Posted by YOUNG GUNS15
... i cut a hole in the firewall because i needed more room because im going with a manual.
Why does a manual transmission require more room at the firewall?

In my case I have a 3" body lift to fit the transmission, and it's a rather large one. I will also modify the firewall slightly, but only to help fit the engine.

Grigg

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