Power Problem

[GetX'd]

I'm in the middle of my 68 GTX restoration. I've stroked the 440 to a 494. Hp is now 555. I put a torque strap on the right side - my dumb question is - do you put them on both sides or is the right sufficient? That's where I kept breaking the mounts.

Any sage advice would be much appreciated!

 

[Badvert65]

the twist of the motor will pull the driver side up and push the passenger side down. So, it goes on the driver side.

 

[GetX'd]

Thanks Matt! I appreciate the tip. I only need one - just have to make sure it's on the correct side.

 

[67 GTX]

Driver's side should be sufficient. Both my GTX's have a factory provision in the k-frame already drilled.

I installed a catch there.

 

[Dennis H]

Schumacher Interlockers work well for me, no strap.

 

[GetX'd]

Sorry for the ignorance - an interlocker is not the same as a Schumacher torque strap - which looks like a bar that attaches to the block and the k frame? It looks nothing like a strap. Just want to be clear and sure.

Thx

 

[Dennis H]

My fault, I meant the motor mounts themselves. 500 at the crank and they have been fine for years.

 

[GetX'd]

Thanks! I appreciate the help and advice. Understood now!