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| | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | Any comments about Chassis Engineering's bolt-in IFS? It sounds good and I am not a welder so a bolt-in might do if I go the IFS route. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | search this forum for a step by step install of one by a bolter named "keahi" dont know anything about the M11 kit but i've used alot of their other stuff and am pleased with quality and ease of installation...................dave
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 | I bought one of the bolt-in C.E. Crossmembers when I was going to put a SBC in my '50 3100. Finding a decent 292 changed my plans so I'm not sure if I will use it or stay with the straight axle. Did a lot of research and couldn't find any major issues with them. To my untrained eye the crossmember looks very well built.
Bob
1950 Chevrolet 1300
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 | NOT finding a 292 is what made me decide on the SBC in mine. But if you've got a 292, that's a MUCH better way to go, and a lot less modifying. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | I dont think the 292 will work with the CE crossmember. I would check first.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 | Thanks for the heads up Scott. What do you think the problem would be? I will likely sell the crossmember anyhow but will give the C.E. guys a call sometime and see what they say. Also, to keep this thread somewhat on topic, do you think there would be issues using it with a 235 like olblu49 is running?
Bob
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1950 Chevrolet 1300
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | If I recall correctly, the cross member for the Mustang 2 interferes with the oil pan. However that information may have been hearsay, however I remember reading it on one of the M2 manufacturers sites. I would contact C.E. just to be sure
I know my front IFS will work with at least a 216 and 235. I do not know if a 292 pan will clear mine.
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | SCOTT / BOB /GUYS
is there a particular picture you want of our 292 installed 51 3104 ?
Bottom of frame to pan is pretty close about 1/2''
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | I dont need one, however we all like pics.
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 | Old thread but I did talk with Chassis Engineering. They weren't 100% sure but thought the 292 would work with their crossmember. Will know for sure if I decide to try that combo.
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