Tranny Mounts for M42 Swap

[bwalvoord]

I've finished the first test fit of the M42 and 5 speed but have a question about the trans mount. I am using Jakes mounts (engine and trans) as well as his headers.

My car is a 76 and originally came with an automatic so I believe the tunnel is a little wider than the 4 speed model.

I shaved the top flanges off the trans per Jakes PDF and it looks like I have room to mount the shifter and test fit a modified plate per his instructions.

My concern is that my tunnel appears to be too wide to use Jakes mount. His instructions say to just drill through the floor but I'm concerned my holes will be too close to the shoulder of the tunnel.

I cut out the original mounts as they were clearly too far forward and were preventing me from being able to raise the transmission high enough into the tunnel.

Has anyone else used Jakes mounts in an auto? As an alternative, should I source an E30 mount and modify it? Or, should I install new brackets and modify Jakes mount to use those?

Also, how much room should there be between the top of the tranny and the tunnel. I realize this might be an impossible question to answer but I'm trying to get the trans mounted before cutting the driveshaft (as it's easier to move mounts than lengthen a driveshaft!).

Edit: I have not emailed Jake yet about this but figured I would post this on the forum just in case someone else needs this. I will wait for responses on this forum before I email him. He's been very helpful so far so hopefully he will reply here so it can be shared.

[bwalvoord]

Yes, the case is empty, much easier to lift and test fit. Also notice how the right mount flange is broke. It slipped off the bench so off to the machine shop.

[Ilikebmxbikes]

Can you link to jakes mounts? I'm considering a swap and looking at all options

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[KenH]

This link will get you started http://www.classicdaily.net/product/2002-m42-mounts/

 

I'd suggest just sending jake an email and asking  jake@classicdaily.net

[Ilikebmxbikes]

2 hours ago, KenH said:

This link will get you started http://www.classicdaily.net/product/2002-m42-mounts/

 

I'd suggest just sending jake an email and asking  jake@classicdaily.net

Thank you!