LS and T56 with stock crossmember?

[BaroneDog]

Originally Posted by NC_John

I didnt try to fit the transmission that way. I removed that forward crossmember. It was a pain to remove (ended up nearly cutting it in half to work it out) but it was worth it. It really makes exhaust routing a lot cleaner as you dont need that kickout on the driver side any longer.

Looks like I will likely be doing exactly what you an CaptainFab recommended. Last night, when test fitting my Throley headers, I noticed that the drivers side header collector points directly towards the stock crossmemeber. There is no way I can use those headers with the stock crossmemember still in place, so I guess it is coming out! I might start by just cutting it out flush like CaptainFab mentioned.

Thanks for the advice guys!

[NC_John]

Originally Posted by BaroneDog

Looks like I will likely be doing exactly what you an CaptainFab recommended. Last night, when test fitting my Throley headers, I noticed that the drivers side header collector points directly towards the stock crossmemeber. There is no way I can use those headers with the stock crossmemember still in place, so I guess it is coming out! I might start by just cutting it out flush like CaptainFab mentioned.

Thanks for the advice guys!

You don't need to cut it flush. I used an angle grinder and a dremel on the rivets and got it out. I did have to cut it nearly in half and use a 3 lb sledge hammer to actually get it out of the frame though.