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06-13-2002, 12:11 PM
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4x4 Engine Cradle
OK, one more question. I assumed that the engine cradle would be different for a 6 banger but upon comparing it with my v8 4x4 they look the same. The 6 just has some more bracketry attached. Does anyone know if there are any differences? It will be nice if I don't have to change it. Thanks in advance...
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06-13-2002, 01:58 PM
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i think they are diffrent, my 68 was a factory 6 banger truck and now has a 327 in it, it sits WAY FAR up against the firewall, even closer than they do factory..... my MSDs plug wires rub against the firewall........
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06-13-2002, 02:14 PM
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68SWB4x4,
So do you think it is related to the position of the crossmember between the frame rails or a difference in the crossmember itself?
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06-13-2002, 02:22 PM
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68SWB4x4
I thought about your answer a little more and I guess that you answered my real question. Can I bolt a V8 in the place of a 6 banger without putting in a different cradle. It sounds like you did?
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06-13-2002, 04:57 PM
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My HEI is right up against the firewall too. The truck was originally a 307 (now a 350) The plug wires are milimeters away from the firewall.
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06-13-2002, 06:08 PM
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yes you can, but not if it had a 292, if it had a 250 you can, i didnt do the swap but the owner before me did........
ive compared my trucks engine position to factory 4x4 v8 trucks and its a good 1 1/2-2"s further back and the factory v8 4x4s sit pretty far back themselves......
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06-13-2002, 06:41 PM
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Thanks
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