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Old 05-16-2013, 01:11 PM
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Well i am always up on the forum and guys are asking what works and what doesnt...so here is a quick list of part I have used with not having to hack stuff up....

Engine and drive train: 6.0 with 4l80e going carb so i have an (MSD LS2 controller and TCI standalone trans controller these havent go in yet)

Conversion parts:
Gforce 4l80e crossmember: part went in in OEM location just had to make bolt holes alittle bigger

Engine mounts:
Used Hooker Header OEM location engine side mounts
Frame mount and motor mount OEM..let me get exact part # when i get home

Exhaust:
Hooker Header LS A-body conversion headers...these were installed after the engine was in...passenger went in from the top driver side from bottom up..just remove plug wires nothing(duh)

Oil pan:
Autokraft oil pan....i had to remove it to install engine since I was dropping trans and engine bolted together....you can keep it on if you sepeperate the two.....this pan lets the steering go lock to lock without having to notch pan or anything else
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how much did you have to hack out of your transmission tunnel? I raised mine ~3" and widened it ~2".
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Glad to see it is working out good for you.
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Post some pictures for those who can't read ! LOL..


Sounds like you have things well in hand....

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Originally Posted by cbrodine
how much did you have to hack out of your transmission tunnel? I raised mine ~3" and widened it ~2".
no hacking...went in fine
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agree..let me post pics tonite....at work right now
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Originally Posted by guero68
no hacking...went in fine
wow...I'm amazed. most everyone else(including myself)who has put in a 4l80e in a 68-72 GM A body has had to do some hammering or tunnel mods to get it in right, must be the engine mounts you are using...
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I really hope the 4l80 goes into my 70 chevelle as easily as it went into your 68...definitely in for pics!!

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