zf trans- how much body lift needed?

[hmh800]

Hey there-
I am going to put a zf (and a 351efi) in my '68 and was wondering if I can get by with only a 1" body lift? By the way, I have a lightning lower for the motor and I want to keep the stock hood. I've searched for it, but I'd like to hear from someone who has this combo.
Thanks!

 

[siderbox]

I've been working on mine.
1" body with 93 Mustang 5.0 with a ZF.

Had the body on a few times for fitment.
So far just a bit of trimming on the tunnel.

 

[6daze]

I did it with a WH 1" lift. I will get some pics up. It took some trimming of the tunnel but works just fine.

 

[broncokak]

No body lift on mine but I did hump up the tunnel a little.

 

[hmh800]

Thanks guys-
6daze and siderbox will you be able to cover the hole with just a shifter boot, or will you have to fab something out of metal?

 

[siderbox]

So far the boot will do it.
But I don't think it will end up that way.

How's that for a non answer?

 

[6daze]

I was able to cover with a boot. But...I made a small plate to cover up my old floor shifter conversion and my old transfer case shifter.

 

[DirtDonk]

That's a clean tunnel top you did there broncokak. Did you leave it as a screw-on for easier maintenance? And did you ever cover the floor with anything, like carpet or mats?

Paul

 

[broncokak]

Thanks Paul, Yes, it has some stainless screws holding it in place. That is just rattle can gray primer on it, still looks the same after 7 years or so. Just dirty and scratched up a little now. I'm going to install a 1" body lift and hopefully go back to the stock hight tunnel so I can add some insulation and a mat or carpeting...someday.

 

[6daze]

here is my thread