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MNorby · 10-08-2006, 09:41 PM

well got then 350/465/205 out this weekend and got my 454/th400 out of the other rig and ready to strat the swap. I want to move the engine forward an inch or so forward for firewall clearance and driveline lengths. Here are the 80s style engine mount towers bolted in the frame with the center of mounts roughly 1 inch forward. I messed around with the 80s style crossmember but it looks like a hack job to use it so gonna build something like this out of 1.5x3/16" sq tube. Opinions?

I already have the scale blueprints drawn out. Should have 1" clearance from oil pan. This drawing was just for visiual aid.

10-08-2006, 09:41 PM	#12
MNorby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Powell, Wy Posts: 135	Re: Big block into 71? well got then 350/465/205 out this weekend and got my 454/th400 out of the other rig and ready to strat the swap. I want to move the engine forward an inch or so forward for firewall clearance and driveline lengths. Here are the 80s style engine mount towers bolted in the frame with the center of mounts roughly 1 inch forward. I messed around with the 80s style crossmember but it looks like a hack job to use it so gonna build something like this out of 1.5x3/16" sq tube. Opinions? I already have the scale blueprints drawn out. Should have 1" clearance from oil pan. This drawing was just for visiual aid. Attached Images Last edited by MNorby; 10-08-2006 at 09:42 PM.