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small block where a 6 cyl was?
Do I need to use the v8 sbc mounts to put a 327 in a '68 that had a 6cyl in it,or will the 6cyl mounts work? I am talking about the frame engine towers. Thank You
-Lance
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Re: small block where a 6 cyl was?
you will need small block mounts...there are usually alot of them available here on this site.
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Re: small block where a 6 cyl was?
The I6 towers will work, but it will move the motor way back to the firewall. You distributor will barely miss the firewall tunnel and a belt driven fan will need spacers to reach the shroud for proper cooling.
Bob
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Re: small block where a 6 cyl was?
I've seen many trucks using the 6 cylinder mounts with a V8. Like Bob said though, the motor will be close to the firewall...
Chuck
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Re: small block where a 6 cyl was?
I have my v-8 in the 6 cyl position, when i did the swap I dident know there was a difference. The distributor is close but clears and the back header bolts are kinda a pain to get to. But if you keep it in the 6 cyl position you dont have to get a longer driveshaft and theoretically should help with handeling but with a truck im not shur you could tell.
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Re: small block where a 6 cyl was?
Thank you very much. I have the small block and 6cyl mounts but the manual trans is bolted to the crossmember via the bellhousing. So it looks like I will be using the 6cyl mounts.
-Lance
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Re: small block where a 6 cyl was?
Hum.. so by moving the engine back...I'm thinking this help would benefit with both handling and the transfer of weight to the rear. I could see this being a real benefit to these nose heavy trucks and is actually a good idea.
Anyone know how much it moves the engine?
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