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joejbal · 04-27-2010, 09:19 AM

I am finally getting around to putting an LQ4 into my 68. I have the motor in using the stock 6 cyl perches and motor mounts. I like that it sits way back in the engine compartment, but dont like the stock mounts with the center hole in the mount.

Can i use the peformance online pedestals and keep the motor in the same location or will using them mean i have to move the motor forward to the sbc location?

Jim_PA · 04-27-2010, 09:38 AM

I ordered the ECE mounts. No more one-hole wonder for me!!!

There are good pictures of the mounts here: http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sho...d.php?p=447787

joejbal · 04-27-2010, 10:28 AM

Do they keep the Motor in the rear most hlocation?

Are you running manifolds ?

I see that prothan has a 7-519-BL. Mount in the originalstyle t should be stronger.

**Clyde65** · 04-27-2010, 10:46 AM

I bought some of the CPP perches ( 6372MPT) and ended up not using them because I went with the tubular mounts from POL. The CPP units set the engine to the front and it didnt work for me, I still have the CPP mounts if you would be interested.

rcrahn · 04-27-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by joejbal

I am finally getting around to putting an LQ4 into my 68. I have the motor in using the stock 6 cyl perches and motor mounts. I like that it sits way back in the engine compartment, but dont like the stock mounts with the center hole in the mount.

Can i use the peformance online pedestals and keep the motor in the same location or will using them mean i have to move the motor forward to the sbc location?

I think it will move the engine forward more. Can you post some pictures of the LQ4 position with the 6 cyl perches?

Jim_PA · 04-27-2010, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejbal

Do they keep the Motor in the rear most hlocation?

Are you running manifolds ?

I see that prothan has a 7-519-BL. Mount in the originalstyle t should be stronger.

I don't have them yet, so I can't give you any more details, but it appears to use the front and rear frame mount hole, possibly placing the motor right in the middle of the 6 and 8 cyl. stock positions. I'm not sure on this though.

I am planning on using headers, but everything I've seen points to nothing being an exact fit except the Thorley's, but I want bigger primaries.

joejbal · 05-04-2010, 11:22 AM

Clyde, any input on where the pol mounts put the engine? Do they use the rear 6 cyl frame holes?

joejbal · 05-11-2010, 11:19 AM

Ordered the POL mounts last wed, still havent seen them.

I ended up trying pontiac G8 manifolds. THEY WORK! You can use the stock 6 cyl pedestals in the stock location.

John @ BROTHERS · 05-11-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejbal

I ended up trying pontiac G8 manifolds. THEY WORK!

Pics please

68GMCCustom · 05-11-2010, 12:10 PM

yes...pics please.

I have the ECE mounts but am far from putting them in. my frame still doesn't even have a front crossmember yet.

joejbal · 05-11-2010, 01:24 PM

I probably wont have any pics until saturday. I just moved so I am doing the swap at a friends house and won't get there until saturday.

joejbal · 05-17-2010, 01:51 PM

I have a few pics in my build thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375410

**Clyde65** · 05-17-2010, 02:31 PM

The POL mounts can put them in the forward or rearward mounting points, whichever you need. I tried stock mounts and after many swear words, I got them installed. However nothing would fit for exhaust manifolds, I tried stock truck, fbody and I also tried Sanderson shorties. When I put the POL mounts on it moved the motor up about 1" or so which made room for my Sanderson headers. I put them as far back as I could since I wanted dual electric fans with the stock radiator.

ECE I believe stradles both and puts the motor right in the middle of the mount holes.

chevydog66 · 05-17-2010, 09:11 PM

Subscribing, LQ4 on the way for me. !!!!!!!!!

04-27-2010, 09:19 AM	#1
joejbal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 64	LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts I am finally getting around to putting an LQ4 into my 68. I have the motor in using the stock 6 cyl perches and motor mounts. I like that it sits way back in the engine compartment, but dont like the stock mounts with the center hole in the mount. Can i use the peformance online pedestals and keep the motor in the same location or will using them mean i have to move the motor forward to the sbc location? __________________ Joe

04-27-2010, 09:38 AM	#2
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts I ordered the ECE mounts. No more one-hole wonder for me!!! There are good pictures of the mounts here: http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sho...d.php?p=447787 Last edited by Jim_PA; 04-27-2010 at 09:58 AM.

04-27-2010, 10:28 AM	#3
joejbal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 64	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts Do they keep the Motor in the rear most hlocation? Are you running manifolds ? I see that prothan has a 7-519-BL. Mount in the originalstyle t should be stronger. __________________ Joe

04-27-2010, 10:46 AM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts I bought some of the CPP perches ( 6372MPT) and ended up not using them because I went with the tubular mounts from POL. The CPP units set the engine to the front and it didnt work for me, I still have the CPP mounts if you would be interested. __________________ 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!*

05-04-2010, 11:22 AM	#7
joejbal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 64	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts Clyde, any input on where the pol mounts put the engine? Do they use the rear 6 cyl frame holes? __________________ Joe

05-11-2010, 11:19 AM	#8
joejbal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 64	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts Ordered the POL mounts last wed, still havent seen them. I ended up trying pontiac G8 manifolds. THEY WORK! You can use the stock 6 cyl pedestals in the stock location. __________________ Joe

05-11-2010, 12:10 PM	#10
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts yes...pics please. I have the ECE mounts but am far from putting them in. my frame still doesn't even have a front crossmember yet. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-11-2010, 01:24 PM	#11
joejbal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 64	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts I probably wont have any pics until saturday. I just moved so I am doing the swap at a friends house and won't get there until saturday. __________________ Joe

05-17-2010, 01:51 PM	#12
joejbal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 64	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts I have a few pics in my build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375410 __________________ Joe

05-17-2010, 02:31 PM	#13
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts The POL mounts can put them in the forward or rearward mounting points, whichever you need. I tried stock mounts and after many swear words, I got them installed. However nothing would fit for exhaust manifolds, I tried stock truck, fbody and I also tried Sanderson shorties. When I put the POL mounts on it moved the motor up about 1" or so which made room for my Sanderson headers. I put them as far back as I could since I wanted dual electric fans with the stock radiator. ECE I believe stradles both and puts the motor right in the middle of the mount holes. __________________ 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!*

05-17-2010, 09:11 PM	#14
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: LQ4 Swap, Performance Online or Stock Mounts Subscribing, LQ4 on the way for me. !!!!!!!!! __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up



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