Pinion + Engine Height/Angle Question

[Bradfords_garage]

Hi Guys,

I figure this belongs here since it pertains to pinion angle, but sorry if it doesn't.

I'll start by saying that I've read as much as I can find on setting engine angle and pinion angle. I'm building a custom chassis for my Falcon, which will be primarily used for road racing and street, but not a DD by any means. Not likely to ever see drag racing or hard launches.



Things I know:

Ride Height
Wheel and Tire Height
Pinion C/L height from the ground (at 0 deg), which is 10.55"
With a dry sump, I can set my crankshaft C/L to match it.
Rear suspension will be a 3 link setup with rod ends or Johnny Joints + Panhard

My question is this- everything I read says you tilt the engine to aim at the pinion, whether positive or negative, but no-one talks about if the C/L of the crank, output shaft and pinion are at the same height. If I'm designing the chassis and have the option to set the crank C/L at the same height as the pinion and run them both level, with a level driveshaft, is this a bad idea? I can't find a shred of information of having them lined up straight. So, I'm either way over-thinking it or its not something I should do, haha.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Brad