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titaniumdave · 02-05-2018, 03:43 PM

Complete cradle is 8.5LB, I might have made it too light but it's surprisingly stout feeling, real question is fatigue over the long haul. An extra couple of pounds will most likely make sense.

Boxstard · 02-05-2018, 04:03 PM

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That’s a real man’s oil filter!

titaniumdave · 02-05-2018, 05:11 PM

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That’s a real man’s oil filter!

Even says MANN right on it!

Boxstard · 02-05-2018, 06:07 PM

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Even says MANN right on it!

I noticed after my posting, pun not intended

78F350 · 02-05-2018, 04:03 PM

Looks good! I like the width at the base (open for access), use of the front engine mount, and general simplicity.
Do the two aft supports just tie in to the bell housing bolts?
I am curious if there will be any benefit adding a torque dampner to roll.

titaniumdave · 02-05-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 78F350

Looks good! I like the width at the base (open for access), use of the front engine mount, and general simplicity.
Do the two aft supports just tie in to the bell housing bolts?
I am curious if there will be any benefit adding a torque dampner to roll.

The cradle picks up to point on the transmission bell housing. I'm going to pick up one more point on the front of the motor, where the 3rd motor mount used to be. There is a threaded hole on the lower corner of the cradle directly below that mount so it will be a simple strap with a couple of bends and 2 holes. That's the last bit before I try and stuff in in the engine hole in the car...