Motor Stands 6 Cly vs. 8 Cly should I use 6 Cly mounts with My 8 Cly ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72MARIO · 02-12-2003, 07:03 PM

Just wondering for better weight transfer ?
Would there be any problems with getting out the Dist HEI style? hitting the fire wall?
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Just Wondering Mario

crazy longhorn · 02-12-2003, 07:16 PM

I have mine on 6/250 stands......it sets it back 3 1/2" (+ or- 1/8"). The HEI does fit, but is pretty snug. It will go in/out of the eng with the cap & rotor off the dist. crazyL

72MARIO · 02-12-2003, 07:19 PM

Do you think I should consider using 6 CYL stands?

crazy longhorn · 02-12-2003, 07:29 PM

I like the eng setback, & have done 3 trucks that way. the only downside i can see is that the dist fits a little snug. There are a few upsides, other than the weight transfer........I can drop the oilpan with my eng mounts bolted in place! the drive line is akso a little shorter....1 pc shaft maybe? I also feel that they drive/handle better in the rain/slick with some weight moved back. Its all a matter of personal preferance, & you will no doubt hear many different veiws. good luck.....crazyL

72MARIO · 02-12-2003, 07:46 PM

I need a shaft built so that no a worry Iam also thinking Wheelies ! I know it involves a bit more than moving the motor back a few inches. Later

sgtjed · 02-12-2003, 11:15 PM

mine is set up with the 6cyl stands and the hei is real close to the fire wall and the bell housing bolst are a pain to get out but other than that i dont seem to notice much a diffrence. makes getting the headers in and out a whole lot easier too as well as the oil pan.

72MARIO · 02-13-2003, 03:38 PM

I think I am going to track down a pair of 6 CLY mounts and use them.

sgtjed · 02-13-2003, 03:46 PM

here is a pic of why said it was easy to drop jeaders in from the top. and one of how close the hei is to the firewall.

sgtjed · 02-13-2003, 03:47 PM

heres the hei

Jesse 67 c-10 · 02-13-2003, 03:54 PM

I put mine on 6 mounts but drilled new holes 1" ahead for a bit more hei clearance. Worked for me! I've heard some people say 8 mounts are lower though, any one tried moving these back? I've never really seen these though, don't know what can be done.
Jesse

crazy longhorn · 02-13-2003, 05:08 PM

I havent really seen a measureable difference in the height of the smallblock on v8 stands vs I 6 stands.....if anything, I believe it sits a little lower on the 6 stands(approx 1/4").......the later style waterpump (73 up), does however have a greater distance from crank center line to pump shaft centerline , as compaired to the old style pump(approx 1/2").....so if you use the late style pump on a sb in 6 position swap, you may notice that the fanblade is a little closer to the top of the shroud than a factory sb would be......crazyL

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 02-13-2003, 07:47 PM

I have my v8 on I6 stands, if you guys think your distributor is close you should see my msd pro billit if the engine was 1/8 higher or farther back it wouldent go in and thats without the cap it scared me at first.

fast_dev · 02-13-2003, 08:05 PM

i used v-8 mounts in the I-6 holes, had to drill new bottom holes, i tried to put it on the 6 mounts but the valve covers wouldn't clear the firewall with tall aluminum covers, it also makes linkage a problem if keeping a stick. Dev.

**67sss** · 02-13-2003, 08:21 PM

I used the v-8 mounts and moved the engine forward, gives you better HEI clearance and lets you use a small core rad.

02-12-2003, 07:03 PM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Motor Stands 6 Cly vs. 8 Cly should I use 6 Cly mounts with My 8 Cly ? Just wondering for better weight transfer ? Would there be any problems with getting out the Dist HEI style? hitting the fire wall? ' Just Wondering Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-12-2003, 07:16 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I have mine on 6/250 stands......it sets it back 3 1/2" (+ or- 1/8"). The HEI does fit, but is pretty snug. It will go in/out of the eng with the cap & rotor off the dist. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-12-2003, 07:19 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Do you think I should consider using 6 CYL stands? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-12-2003, 07:29 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I like the eng setback, & have done 3 trucks that way. the only downside i can see is that the dist fits a little snug. There are a few upsides, other than the weight transfer........I can drop the oilpan with my eng mounts bolted in place! the drive line is akso a little shorter....1 pc shaft maybe? I also feel that they drive/handle better in the rain/slick with some weight moved back. Its all a matter of personal preferance, & you will no doubt hear many different veiws. good luck.....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-12-2003, 07:46 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I need a shaft built so that no a worry Iam also thinking Wheelies ! I know it involves a bit more than moving the motor back a few inches. Later __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-12-2003, 11:15 PM	#6
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	mine is set up with the 6cyl stands and the hei is real close to the fire wall and the bell housing bolst are a pain to get out but other than that i dont seem to notice much a diffrence. makes getting the headers in and out a whole lot easier too as well as the oil pan.

02-13-2003, 03:38 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I think I am going to track down a pair of 6 CLY mounts and use them. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-13-2003, 03:46 PM	#8
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	here is a pic of why said it was easy to drop jeaders in from the top. and one of how close the hei is to the firewall. Attached Images __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

02-13-2003, 03:47 PM	#9
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	heres the hei Attached Images __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

02-13-2003, 03:54 PM	#10
Jesse 67 c-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 599	I put mine on 6 mounts but drilled new holes 1" ahead for a bit more hei clearance. Worked for me! I've heard some people say 8 mounts are lower though, any one tried moving these back? I've never really seen these though, don't know what can be done. Jesse __________________ Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power.

02-13-2003, 05:08 PM	#11
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I havent really seen a measureable difference in the height of the smallblock on v8 stands vs I 6 stands.....if anything, I believe it sits a little lower on the 6 stands(approx 1/4").......the later style waterpump (73 up), does however have a greater distance from crank center line to pump shaft centerline , as compaired to the old style pump(approx 1/2").....so if you use the late style pump on a sb in 6 position swap, you may notice that the fanblade is a little closer to the top of the shroud than a factory sb would be......crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-13-2003, 07:47 PM	#12
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	I have my v8 on I6 stands, if you guys think your distributor is close you should see my msd pro billit if the engine was 1/8 higher or farther back it wouldent go in and thats without the cap it scared me at first.

02-13-2003, 08:05 PM	#13
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	i used v-8 mounts in the I-6 holes, had to drill new bottom holes, i tried to put it on the 6 mounts but the valve covers wouldn't clear the firewall with tall aluminum covers, it also makes linkage a problem if keeping a stick. Dev. __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

02-13-2003, 08:21 PM	#14
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	I used the v-8 mounts and moved the engine forward, gives you better HEI clearance and lets you use a small core rad.



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