V8 Mounting - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70GMCer · 01-02-2006, 08:43 AM

I'm wanting to change the way the engine mounts to the cross member. Has anyone used either of these custom mount setups? Was there any surprises? Did the location of the engine stay the same, i.e. height, forward or backward on the frame? These mount kits are from "North West Autofab" and look like the way to go. Oh, I have a sbc in my truck.

chevybill · 01-02-2006, 09:46 AM

check out performance online for another style of mount, they have some tubular mounts that apply to these trucks.

68 short step · 01-02-2006, 11:15 AM

thats what i have they look cool

70GMCer · 01-02-2006, 11:34 AM

I like the look of those tube mount kits. Does the engine stay in the stock position? That's my concern on any of these type of mounts. Also can the stock rad. shroud still be used?

chevybill · 01-02-2006, 12:19 PM

they bolt to the factory v 8 holes with no drilling needed.

can't answer about the shroud, my truck was a 6cyl.

70GMCer · 01-02-2006, 12:56 PM

The reason I ask about the shroud, is if the engine is raised any, the fan blade will hit the shroud. That's why I was needing to know if the engine is raised up any, or forward from the stock mounting position, by using these new mounts......

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-02-2006, 05:28 PM

Those top one are pretty sweet looking.. I know that a board member from canada has em hopefully he will speak up..

01-02-2006, 08:43 AM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	V8 Mounting I'm wanting to change the way the engine mounts to the cross member. Has anyone used either of these custom mount setups? Was there any surprises? Did the location of the engine stay the same, i.e. height, forward or backward on the frame? These mount kits are from "North West Autofab" and look like the way to go. Oh, I have a sbc in my truck. Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-02-2006, 09:46 AM	#2
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: V8 Mounting check out performance online for another style of mount, they have some tubular mounts that apply to these trucks. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint Last edited by chevybill; 01-02-2006 at 09:47 AM.

01-02-2006, 11:15 AM	#3
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: V8 Mounting thats what i have they look cool

01-02-2006, 11:34 AM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: V8 Mounting I like the look of those tube mount kits. Does the engine stay in the stock position? That's my concern on any of these type of mounts. Also can the stock rad. shroud still be used? __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-02-2006, 12:19 PM	#5
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: V8 Mounting they bolt to the factory v 8 holes with no drilling needed. can't answer about the shroud, my truck was a 6cyl. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

01-02-2006, 12:56 PM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: V8 Mounting The reason I ask about the shroud, is if the engine is raised any, the fan blade will hit the shroud. That's why I was needing to know if the engine is raised up any, or forward from the stock mounting position, by using these new mounts...... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-02-2006, 05:28 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: V8 Mounting Those top one are pretty sweet looking.. I know that a board member from canada has em hopefully he will speak up.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.