sbc Carb not level when engine is?

there is some discussion in another thread about this and to not take away from the original topic of that thread I thought I might open up a new one

I've tried a quick search on the internet why on a sbc as an example when the engine is level (front to rear) the carburator leans forward and doesn't sit level with the engine

I figured its for the oil to flow back quicker into the sump when the carbs are level with the engine when its layed back and help get a proper pinion angle to the rear end

anyone know why it was built that way? somebody designed it so there must be a good reason its been like that for 50 or so years.
anyone got a factory fuel injected sbc newer rig outside they can see if its the same way or is it just the carb engines?

 

I think you answered your own question, but if there is a better answer I'd like to know also!



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Not only chevy, but Ford, Mopar, AMC, Packard, and most every other car I've worked on was set up the same way. It's to give the driveshaft a straight shot at the pinion, and to lower the trans for a lower floor hump.

 

Yes.