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BaroneDog · 11-26-2017, 10:28 PM

Looking for some advice from someone out there that has done a LS/T56 conversion in a 67, or similar, pickup with a stock crossmember as shown above. Trying to get a definite answer on whether or not the T56 bellhousing will clear the stock crossmember. I already did a test fit with the engine and bellhousing only and the bellhousing clears the crossmember by maybe an inch (see crummy photo below). However, I am not sure how much the T56 will have to be angled to fit and I am worried the crossmember might interfere.

Anyone have experience with this? Would be great if I could know for certain if it will clear before I try and install the engine with the T56. Oh, I am using the CPP engine stands and LX Innovations motor mount adapters that allow me to move the engine forward/backward. Currently I have them set to put the engine as far back as possible (see photo below). Thanks!!!

11-26-2017, 10:28 PM	#2
BaroneDog Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 92	Re: 67 Stepside Build Looking for some advice from someone out there that has done a LS/T56 conversion in a 67, or similar, pickup with a stock crossmember as shown above. Trying to get a definite answer on whether or not the T56 bellhousing will clear the stock crossmember. I already did a test fit with the engine and bellhousing only and the bellhousing clears the crossmember by maybe an inch (see crummy photo below). However, I am not sure how much the T56 will have to be angled to fit and I am worried the crossmember might interfere. Anyone have experience with this? Would be great if I could know for certain if it will clear before I try and install the engine with the T56. Oh, I am using the CPP engine stands and LX Innovations motor mount adapters that allow me to move the engine forward/backward. Currently I have them set to put the engine as far back as possible (see photo below). Thanks!!! Attached Images Last edited by BaroneDog; 12-14-2017 at 11:22 PM.