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Old 09-14-2015, 12:02 PM   #1
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Big block vs small block engine stand

I am putting an ls1 into a 71 gmc blazer. Originally a 6cyl 3ott.

My customer provided mounts. Cpp sliders, Cpp BIG BLOCK sheet metal stands, and a cpp tube trans cross member.

My question is whats the difference in bic block vs small block stands? which one sits lower or taller?
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Old 09-14-2015, 01:44 PM   #2
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Re: Big block vs small block engine stand

The big block stands have more exhaust clearance.
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Old 09-14-2015, 02:22 PM   #3
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Re: Big block vs small block engine stand

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The big block stands have more exhaust clearance.
They do look like they have plenty of room for exhaust. But it seems like the engine is sitting too high. I am trying to find out if the big block mounts make the engine sit higher than the small block mounts would.
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Old 09-14-2015, 06:33 PM   #4
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Re: Big block vs small block engine stand

Yes, the BB stands do set the engine a little taller in front. If you can get the drive line angles right, I would not worry about it? longhorn
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Old 09-14-2015, 08:15 PM   #5
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Re: Big block vs small block engine stand

Looks like I will need a pretty big spacer at the trans mount to line it up. Do you know how much taller the big block stands are?
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