LS Engine Angle?

[lt1yj]

I posted this in the Jeep section and got a response but looking for more input.

I have the engine tilted 4 degrees up relative to the frame or level ground.

It looks perfect to me in the frame/body. Wondering if anyone has any reason why it's ok or needs to be higher or lower.

Any ls swap experts in here?

 

[chaplinfj60]

not an expert by any means but when i did mine i did not stress that so much, i was more worried about drive line angle impacts. for instance if engine is leaned way back the front tcase out put could pointing up, and then thats less angle you have for a drive shaft yoke.

again thats what i worried about more than the number was how does it impact other things. maybe this helps maybe not.

 

[lt1yj]

Good point to consider.

On the front driveshaft I'm able to use non-CV 1350's. Rear is too short so I'm stuck with a CV unless he kicks in for a high pinion rear.

Forgot to mention that I'm helping a friend build this.

My goal is a flat skid from the frame to the front of the engine skid. With the 4 degree angle the trans pan is level with the frame. Engine has a truck pan on it but it's getting an F body pan. I think it will sit pretty close to level with the trans pan when installed. I won't know for sure for at least two weeks.