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82ZZZR · 02-27-2013, 09:36 AM

I have read page after page and am now crosseyed. There seems to be no real concensous on what setup works the best. I know no two trucks or builds are the same, but is there a good, better, best? Or is it kinda trial and error. Im doing a 5.3L into a 4x2 82 GMC, more than lokely no a/c. Thanks

Jon01 · 02-27-2013, 01:08 PM

Ebay plates for $40.

bohmankid · 02-27-2013, 02:03 PM

Dirty Dingo makes good bolt on mounts. But they are expensive! That's what I'm using.

1972K20 · 02-27-2013, 02:36 PM

I read on another forum that a guy had a really bad experience with dirty dingo mounts. I will try to provide a link, but it mainly had to do with sub-par quality welds and customer service. I read where a lot of people use them and are pleased, so it could be an isolated incident.
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1972K20 · 02-27-2013, 02:44 PM

TIFWIW:

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299192
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82ZZZR · 02-27-2013, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the input. I understand that not everyone will have the same experience with any company. As far as $$ Im not that concerned.

Edge64 · 02-27-2013, 04:18 PM

I used the Dirty Dingo sliders and had no issues.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 02-27-2013, 10:51 PM

I used parts from Welder Series. they will sell individual pieces
http://www.welderseries.com/blog/onl...-motor-mounts/
1 LS150
1 LS104
I moved my pass mount back to clear the AC (the bob method ala Glockispca). Jay

mopar250 · 02-28-2013, 01:48 AM

I used the car shop plates. 50 bucks and they are made local and sold local to you and I in the Moline/Quad cities area.
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc.../86959/CSP2349

82ZZZR · 02-28-2013, 09:23 AM

Did you get the ones in the link or the 1" set back ones? Id like to use my 700r4 and not have to mess with the driveshaft. Ill give them a call, thanks.

solidaxel · 02-28-2013, 11:02 PM

Here is a D D on a stand that I had my 350 350 on and except for the taller oil pan everything will bolt up starting with the drive shaft.
I am still gathering parts for my 78

82ZZZR · 03-01-2013, 12:47 AM

Nice, hopefully Ill be there soon.

fuzzybaker · 03-01-2013, 05:06 AM

I used the edelbrock plates with no issues

69trk · 03-01-2013, 02:51 PM

dirty dingo sliders worked perfect. can move engine to mount up to driveshaft without driveshaft issues...

Roostboy102 · 03-01-2013, 10:01 PM

Dirty dingo! Sliding the engine to where you want it made me glad I went with them!

mopar250 · 03-01-2013, 11:14 PM

Sorry I did post the link to the stock placement ones but I am using the 1" setback plates. They worked great no issues.
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Oilbrnr · 03-01-2013, 11:51 PM

Wow, I was ready to order some DD mounts until I read that CK5 thread. Now I'm wondering. Maybe I should drive down to Mesa, (assuming I can go to their shop) and take a look at them before I purchase. Since I'm using the original SM465/205 I'm not planning on moving anything fore/aft, but the idea of have some flexibility seemed like a good idea.

Mr. 250r · 03-03-2013, 11:44 PM

i also had cold welds on my dirty dingo mounts which annoyed me but o well but had i had the welder i have now i would've fixed them and my cousins dirty dingo mounts had porosity in the welds lol but he didnt care so i would check their quality control if you or anybody here every orders from them. i would use them again though

82ZZZR · 03-04-2013, 09:59 AM

Thanks again for all the info.

Wasted Income · 03-07-2013, 01:34 PM

Make your own. It's stoopid easy.

solidaxel · 03-07-2013, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Make your own. It's stoopid easy.

Sure and it only takes me 2 hours................................ $88 hr, so I made a phone call!!

I have bought welded parts before, and yes the welds on my DD engine mounts will NOT be seen by prying eyes, and covered with Krylon BLACK

82ZZZR · 03-07-2013, 11:43 PM

easy for him to say!

Wasted Income · 03-08-2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Sure and it only takes me 2 hours................................ $88 hr, so I made a phone call!!

I bill out quite a bit more than $88/hr at work....but I'm a built not bought guy. Hot rodding is more satisfying that way.

It's 10 holes in 2 flat plates. If that takes 2 hours....I guess you were better off with the phone call

502ms · 03-11-2013, 08:39 AM

Dirty Dingo. Beautiful parts
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solidaxel · 03-13-2013, 10:34 AM

[ It's 10 holes in 2 flat plates. If that takes 2 hours....I guess you were better off with the phone call

[/QUOTE]

It was not the 10 holes it was the pattern that took half the time!!!

02-27-2013, 09:36 AM	#1
82ZZZR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PEORIA,IL Posts: 73	LS Swap Motor Mounts I have read page after page and am now crosseyed. There seems to be no real concensous on what setup works the best. I know no two trucks or builds are the same, but is there a good, better, best? Or is it kinda trial and error. Im doing a 5.3L into a 4x2 82 GMC, more than lokely no a/c. Thanks

02-27-2013, 01:08 PM	#2
Jon01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 450	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Ebay plates for $40.

02-27-2013, 02:03 PM	#3
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Dirty Dingo makes good bolt on mounts. But they are expensive! That's what I'm using. __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

02-27-2013, 02:36 PM	#4
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts I read on another forum that a guy had a really bad experience with dirty dingo mounts. I will try to provide a link, but it mainly had to do with sub-par quality welds and customer service. I read where a lot of people use them and are pleased, so it could be an isolated incident. Posted via Mobile Device

02-27-2013, 02:44 PM	#5
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts TIFWIW: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299192 Posted via Mobile Device

02-27-2013, 03:33 PM	#6
82ZZZR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PEORIA,IL Posts: 73	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Thanks for the input. I understand that not everyone will have the same experience with any company. As far as $$ Im not that concerned.

02-27-2013, 04:18 PM	#7
Edge64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 5	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts I used the Dirty Dingo sliders and had no issues.

02-27-2013, 10:51 PM	#8
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts I used parts from Welder Series. they will sell individual pieces http://www.welderseries.com/blog/onl...-motor-mounts/ 1 LS150 1 LS104 I moved my pass mount back to clear the AC (the bob method ala Glockispca). Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

02-28-2013, 01:48 AM	#9
mopar250 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lasalle IL Posts: 28	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts I used the car shop plates. 50 bucks and they are made local and sold local to you and I in the Moline/Quad cities area. http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc.../86959/CSP2349

02-28-2013, 09:23 AM	#10
82ZZZR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PEORIA,IL Posts: 73	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Did you get the ones in the link or the 1" set back ones? Id like to use my 700r4 and not have to mess with the driveshaft. Ill give them a call, thanks.

02-28-2013, 11:02 PM	#11
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Here is a D D on a stand that I had my 350 350 on and except for the taller oil pan everything will bolt up starting with the drive shaft. I am still gathering parts for my 78 Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-01-2013, 12:47 AM	#12
82ZZZR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PEORIA,IL Posts: 73	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Nice, hopefully Ill be there soon.

03-01-2013, 05:06 AM	#13
fuzzybaker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: eagan, mn Posts: 1	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts I used the edelbrock plates with no issues

03-01-2013, 02:51 PM	#14
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts dirty dingo sliders worked perfect. can move engine to mount up to driveshaft without driveshaft issues... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494388 431 big block times, changed to a 6.0 ls with turbo 1.58- 60' 7.18- 1/8th mile@95.18 11.37- 1/4 @115.81

03-01-2013, 10:01 PM	#15
Roostboy102 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Amish Country Posts: 138	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Dirty dingo! Sliding the engine to where you want it made me glad I went with them! __________________ 72 C10 - Multicolor, 4.8 ls, NV3500. Sold 72 K5 - Under Construction



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03-01-2013, 11:14 PM	#16
mopar250 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lasalle IL Posts: 28	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Sorry I did post the link to the stock placement ones but I am using the 1" setback plates. They worked great no issues. Posted via Mobile Device

03-01-2013, 11:51 PM	#17
Oilbrnr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 390	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Wow, I was ready to order some DD mounts until I read that CK5 thread. Now I'm wondering. Maybe I should drive down to Mesa, (assuming I can go to their shop) and take a look at them before I purchase. Since I'm using the original SM465/205 I'm not planning on moving anything fore/aft, but the idea of have some flexibility seemed like a good idea. __________________ -Don- '66 C10 w/factory A/C '77 Cheyenne K5 350/465/205 '80 Custom Deluxe K20 350/465/205 '04 Denali XL '05 DMax CCLB 4x Have a Hickey Sidewinder Winch and need the owners/install manual? Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward you a .pdf

03-03-2013, 11:44 PM	#18
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts i also had cold welds on my dirty dingo mounts which annoyed me but o well but had i had the welder i have now i would've fixed them and my cousins dirty dingo mounts had porosity in the welds lol but he didnt care so i would check their quality control if you or anybody here every orders from them. i would use them again though __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

03-04-2013, 09:59 AM	#19
82ZZZR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PEORIA,IL Posts: 73	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Thanks again for all the info.

03-07-2013, 01:34 PM	#20
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Make your own. It's stoopid easy. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

03-07-2013, 11:43 PM	#22
82ZZZR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PEORIA,IL Posts: 73	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts easy for him to say!

03-11-2013, 08:39 AM	#24
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts Dirty Dingo. Beautiful parts Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

03-13-2013, 10:34 AM	#25
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: LS Swap Motor Mounts [ It's 10 holes in 2 flat plates. If that takes 2 hours....I guess you were better off with the phone call [/QUOTE] It was not the 10 holes it was the pattern that took half the time!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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