Problem of a crooked engine/transmission not centered in the tunnel

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I welded mine. Once I took out the E30 booster, I measured the distance from the center of the clevis pin to the mounting face of the booster. Then I held up the clevis next to the E83 rod, measured from...

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Oh absolutely, I've read your thread at least 3-4 times. After all, most of what I've done is modeled after yours. And in the end, you got it to work, so that's what I'm focusing on....

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I won't be there :(

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Ghad damn I had read your thread before, I saw you had this same problem! But I couldn't remember who! Thank you!

I don't have the aluminum cups to hold the mounts a little more upright....

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Bogus. I had to drop the trans out because the tab that holds the shift carrier snapped. So I had to weld that back together. Now I'm waiting to use the shop space again to put the trans back in. ...

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AKG black poly mounts with an M52 manifold, fins shaved. Still need the washer to prevent contact.

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Loosening and wiggling was the first thing to do, to no avail. I have since enlarged all 5 holes in each arm, so I have more room to play. That, plus holding/pushing the tail of the trans, has gotten...

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I regret choosing the X3 booster. I'd order a Euro E90 booster if I were to do it again.
The widest part of the X3 booster really digs into the corner of the manifold. Nothing I can do except shim...

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I'm like 70% of the way through with an M52 swap, and I'm considering putting the M20 back in. Here's where I'm at:

Engine Mounts: I'm on AKG black poly mounts, and rubber E21 trans mounts....

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I am excited to begin my M52 swap this weekend! Wish me luck!