V8 frame bracket

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    What way does the v8 brackets face, the ones I purchased from autokrafters have one side that pokes out further than the other side. If anyone knows or has a picture of your current set up, I would appreciate it, thank you, Brady.
     
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    The "Flat" side faces the front of the car, bulge towards firewall and tang towards bottom.........
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    Thank you so much, David, appreciate you !
     
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    I'm assuming the 289 is a bit lighter than the 250 inline 6. The car sits a little higher in the front than it did before. I would've bet the car sat lower, not in my case.
     
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    A 289 with aluminum intake likely weighs a little less than the 250.
     
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