Comments on: Classic Car Pinion Angle – Why It Is Important

By: Bob Scholem

Bob Scholem — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:31:12 +0000

In reply to Richard A Miller Sr. It would be best to get as close as you can to 3 Thanks

By: Richard A Miller Sr

Richard A Miller Sr — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 20:23:41 +0000

Transmission Angle 5.1 Down & Pinion Angle 5.1 Up. Will This Work For A Street Car ? ? ? Thanks.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:29:39 +0000

In reply to Paul Krzemien. Paul; you are correct the engine should tilt down and the rear end tilt up with both angles being at about 3% to allow for suspension travel without the driveshaft binding.

By: Paul Krzemien

Paul Krzemien — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:20:28 +0000

Thanks for the Quick reply I’m I correct about the engine /trans. angles? This what I’ve used on oval track cars. What works best for a high performance street car? I’m helping a friend trying to put together a car he bought. It’s together and have it at ride height. Has 4 link rear with adjustable upper arms and can modify or shim trans. mount. Also it has a short driveshaft. Thanks

By: Bob Scholem

Bob Scholem — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:38:46 +0000

In reply to Paul Krzemien. You are correct that moving the engine to the left or right as lesser of an impact than up or down. Angles do matter though not to go beyond a certain point to binder the axel

By: Paul Krzemien

Paul Krzemien — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:04:54 +0000

Correct me if I’m wrong. The engine and transmission always go down at ride height the pinion yoke goes down so under power it moves up to be level or at an opposite angle than the transmission. What about side to side angle? Maybe moving engine to left for more left side weight [oval track car] need to keep rear end in stock location. Thanks