|
Re: Motor mount position
Quote:
Originally Posted by manimal
I searched the FAQs and nothing.Are the 6 cylinder and Small V8 the same perches? I also have a 3spd manual trans and the bellhousing is bolted to a crossmember.Can I remove that crossmember and use a standard trans crossmember to move my engine foward?
|
The I 6 & the sb V8 stands are different(you cant just move yours ahead). if you opt for the V8 stands, you will also need to remove the bell mount crossmember, & discard it. You can then use an auto trans crossmember under your 3 spd stick trans(the crossmember will be in the frame holes for 1 equipped with a 350 turbo. You will need to lenghten you driveshaft(you will be sliding the eng foward 3 1/2"), & you will also need to rework your clutch linkage, as well as adjusting the exhaust, & no doubt shift linkage.
Personally, I like to run my sb in I6 spot,& havent had any weird angle issues, or problems(other than the distrib is close to the firewall ). here are a few shots of mine..... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn best of luck,  L
__________________
69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....
|