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taylorde · 03-29-2006, 11:17 PM

I'm going to be putting in a 455. Does anyone know what engine mounts I can use? Any help would be helpful, THANKS!!! Also were can I get bed mount brackets from? SWB Chevy Fleetside.

JAKES 68GMC · 03-29-2006, 11:23 PM

If i remember correctly, 73-80 Chevy 5.7 dieselmounts work good. The 5.7 diesel was an Oldmobile engine, and it mounts the same as a 455. Make sure the mounts are from a 5.7, not a 6.2. I think you have to modify the motor mounts a little to fit 67-72's.

03-29-2006, 11:17 PM	#1
taylorde Just A Tool Hand Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lovington,New Mexico Posts: 70	455 rocket I'm going to be putting in a 455. Does anyone know what engine mounts I can use? Any help would be helpful, THANKS!!! Also were can I get bed mount brackets from? SWB Chevy Fleetside. __________________ :hit:

03-29-2006, 11:23 PM	#2
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: 455 rocket If i remember correctly, 73-80 Chevy 5.7 dieselmounts work good. The 5.7 diesel was an Oldmobile engine, and it mounts the same as a 455. Make sure the mounts are from a 5.7, not a 6.2. I think you have to modify the motor mounts a little to fit 67-72's.



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