Are 250 engine stands different than SBC stands? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bradford · 11-18-2009, 04:40 PM

I'm checking out pics of SBC stands and they look the same as mine but I want to be sure.
I think I just scored a 400/400 combo.

PowerPro · 11-18-2009, 04:43 PM

Every engine stand I've used is fully adjustable for any engine out there...

**Clyde65** · 11-18-2009, 04:46 PM

If I am correct, the small I6 and small block perches are the same, the perches for the 292's are way different and then there are also BB.

**CPNE** · 11-18-2009, 05:16 PM

If you mean the frame to engine mount towers, then they are different. Of course I have a vested interest in say so because I have 2 sets for sale on the parts board.

bradford · 11-18-2009, 05:28 PM

2 yes and 1/2 no by the guy trying to make a buck.....
Nah, your ad was the reason I am asking. I wanted to make sure before I bought any.

71tahoe · 11-18-2009, 05:47 PM

While they're different, you can still bolt a v8 to them.

**CPNE** · 11-18-2009, 05:47 PM

Actually I think Powerpro was thinking of an engine stand like what they sell at Harbor freight, etc. So it's 1 to .5

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-18-2009, 08:40 PM

The I-6 stands are definitely different. Where they bolt up to the frame is different so that they are more rearward. A V-8 will bolt up but it will be closer to the fire wall.

Jim

Jacfourteen · 11-18-2009, 10:54 PM

the I6 stands are definately different they sit in the rear set of holes like mentioned above. However they are great if you want to swap from a v6 to a small block without changing driveshaft, moving the trans, etc. That's what I did in mine.

fishingjred73 · 11-19-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

The I-6 stands are definitely different. Where they bolt up to the frame is different so that they are more rearward. A V-8 will bolt up but it will be closer to the fire wall.

Jim

11-18-2009, 04:40 PM	#1
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Are 250 engine stands different than SBC stands? I'm checking out pics of SBC stands and they look the same as mine but I want to be sure. I think I just scored a 400/400 combo.

11-18-2009, 04:43 PM	#2
PowerPro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 68	Re: Are 250 engine stands different than SBC stands? Every engine stand I've used is fully adjustable for any engine out there... __________________ 1970 C20 LWB Fleetside with a 472 Caddy engine! TH400 Restoration in progress 07 Yamaha 650 V-Star Custom 83 Honda V-45 Magna

11-18-2009, 04:46 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Are 250 engine stands different than SBC stands? If I am correct, the small I6 and small block perches are the same, the perches for the 292's are way different and then there are also BB. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-18-2009, 05:16 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: Are 250 engine stands different than SBC stands? If you mean the frame to engine mount towers, then they are different. Of course I have a vested interest in say so because I have 2 sets for sale on the parts board. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-18-2009, 05:28 PM	#5
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: Are 250 engine stands different than SBC stands? 2 yes and 1/2 no by the guy trying to make a buck..... Nah, your ad was the reason I am asking. I wanted to make sure before I bought any.

11-18-2009, 05:47 PM	#6
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Are 250 engine stands different than SBC stands? While they're different, you can still bolt a v8 to them.

11-18-2009, 08:40 PM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Are 250 engine stands different than SBC stands? The I-6 stands are definitely different. Where they bolt up to the frame is different so that they are more rearward. A V-8 will bolt up but it will be closer to the fire wall. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

11-18-2009, 10:54 PM	#9
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Are 250 engine stands different than SBC stands? the I6 stands are definately different they sit in the rear set of holes like mentioned above. However they are great if you want to swap from a v6 to a small block without changing driveshaft, moving the trans, etc. That's what I did in mine. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's



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