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brak · 02-07-2007, 08:30 PM

The bottom mounting hole in the crossmember is lower in the V-8 position, so you do need the proper V-8 towers.

I noticed this over the last summer, when i replaced the motor in my truck. The PO had installed a V-8 in the I-6 position, and i figured i could just move the mounts forward. No dice.

However, it is possible, but you would have to drill a new hole in the crossmember, but IMO it's just easier to pick up a set of V-8 towers.

02-07-2007, 08:30 PM	#9
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: motor mounts V-8 vs Straight six The bottom mounting hole in the crossmember is lower in the V-8 position, so you do need the proper V-8 towers. I noticed this over the last summer, when i replaced the motor in my truck. The PO had installed a V-8 in the I-6 position, and i figured i could just move the mounts forward. No dice. However, it is possible, but you would have to drill a new hole in the crossmember, but IMO it's just easier to pick up a set of V-8 towers. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill