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And in order to get it to sit as far back towards the firewall as possable, I need to move the heater connections over about 3 or so inches. As it is they'll line up perfectly with the back of the passenger's side valve cover.


You should not have to do this. Mine is as far back as it'll go and there is still just enough clearance for the heater hoses. The heater core hose ends are kinda angle towards the passenger side and this gave the room for hoses to fit around the head.

--Dan