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Old 10-15-2013, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by strictlypersonl View Post
A little forward tilt is OK. Think of it this way: When you accelerate at 1/2G, the fuel in the bowl becomes tilted at roughly 30 degrees in the opposite direction. You're just partially "fixing" a naturally occurring dynamic phenomenon.
So Bob, I'm fine with the extra shims? Just want to confirm that.

Fred, the tilt will be more pronounced than it is now once I level the car. The engine settled the front considerably but it is still sitting high.

Thanks,

Kevin
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