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Originally Posted by Lattimer
2 sets of holes in the frame, and I think they are about 3" apart. The rear position is where the 6 cylinder engines mounted, the forward position is where the V-8's mounted. You can leave the mounts in the 6 cyl spot and the SBC will fit right in. It mates up to the bellhousing perfect, and you don't have to modify the driveline. Its close to the firewall, but at least in my truck it works just fine. Some folks feel the distributor is too close to the firewall, but mine is ok.
If you mount in the V-8 position, you move the stands forward, which means the bellhousing has to move forward, which means that the crossmember has to move forward, which means a longer driveshaft, and messing with the clutch rod setup.
Oh, and don't buy from LMC. They sell complete crap. Stuff like suspension parts and motor mounts, etc., I usually order from RockAuto.com. Or sometimes you can get them from your local auto parts stores.
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You definitely cleared up ALOT for me right there haha
one other question with the HEI distributor though is since you have it mounted in the L6 position if you wanted to pull the Distributor out or if I wanted to upgrade to an HEI at a later date will it come out or does the engine need to be pulled with it being so close to the firewall?