My friends father checked my car out the other day and he noticed that the engine was on a SLIGHT slant. Meaning the front of the engine was sitting a LITTLE higher than the back of it (when viewing it from the front of the car). It was basically on a little angle - nothing drastic.

He called it ****-eyed (lol) and now I'm wondering if that's bad and what exactly is causing it to not be perfect. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions??

My car is a 1987 LX Hatchback 4 cylinder that was converted to a 351W. Let me know your thoughts - thanks!!!

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Nobody?

 

Normal

 

+1 on the normal

only thing you could look at to make yourself feel better are the motor/tranny mounts but I am sure you replaced them with new ones when you stuffed a 351 in a 4cyl car.

 

Yes thats normal. Mine sits about an inch lower in the rear as it does in the front. You can see it in the photo below. Mine is a little more than normal because I took a 1/4 inch out of the cross member but my car will have an agressive stance that gives the engine a level playing field. Just make sure to check the pinion angle before you start jump all over the gas pedal

 

Thank you very much everyone. I actually bought this car with the 351W already swapped in so I'm learning everything as I go. I'm not technically inclined and I'm going to this Fox from previously owning a 2007 Mustang GT (now sold).

I'm pretty sure the people who owned this car did things right but I'm learning more and more about this car as the days go on. Thanks again and I'm sure I'll be asking more questions.

You guys rock!

 

this is good info i was wondering the same since my 351w leans back as well.
now i can sleep sound tonight