I'm having a header clearance issue with my 85 Fox. I have raised port heads and the headers fit pretty tight I need to lower the back of the transmission about 1/4 of an inch so my 3 inch pipes coming off the collectors wont hit the crossmember. I'm using a Energy suspension mount set but would like to find a thinner trans mount so I won't have any exhaust touching. I thought maybe someone knows anywhere that sells them before I go cutting up the cross member to get what I need. TIA

 

Have you tried using a stock rubber mount? The polys are pretty stout. maybe the rubber will get you what you need.

 

can you mod the humps on the crossmember for clearance. mayber cut alittle out and brace from the top?

 

Yeah, it was actually about 1/8 thicker. I was going to machine the differance off the bottom off the mount but it only has about 3/8 thick plate in the mount. If I didn't use the preload plate it would get me close but I already know thats a No-No.

 

Oh ok, it was just a thought. Didn't know the stocker was thicker. Go figure.

 

I really dont want to cut up the cross member but if I was going to. I'd cut the section whe the mount goes and drop it about 1/4 inch between the outer rails. It's a new FMS adjustable cross member so I have some welding to do anyway. I was looking for the easy way out. lol

 

Yeah, it was the first thing I though of also. I went down to NAPA and looked through about 6 mounts.

 

lol good point.

 

prolly dont wanna go this rought but a solid mount could be thinner

 

If I went with the solid trans mount it would break the tailshaft unless I went with solid engine mounts. If I went that route I'd have to buy some extra strength PoyGrip.lol