John_D.

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I'm still prepping my LS1 to v6 swap motor.

The LS1 must have had a rough experience coming out.... A few crushed wires, bent pcm socket, etc.

One of the last things I'm doing is putting poly in the old clamshells.

Finished one, no problem.

Started #2, and the mount (clamshell) is bent/twisted along the mounting surface. The through bolt is angled toward the block in the back, about 15 degrees or so.... And one of the mounting ears is bent and starting to tear away from the rest of the clamshell... Whatever they did to bend and tear the metail on this mount, I hope it didn't damage the side of the block.

After hitting 3 parts stores at lunch, I realized that nobody lists the motor mount or carries it or can get it.

So where do I get one (fast and cheap preferably)

Z28Venom

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Checkout our sponsor Thunderracing... they can overnight.. and they definitely have them in stock..

John_D.

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I thought they just had the insert?

I need the outer metal part....

(I've gotten a bunch of stuff from them the past couple of months for this swap project - seals, bolts, poly mounts, etc....)



Here's a pic of the problem:

MM98

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That might be a problem getting just the shell... You might call your local dealer or parts-house & see what they sell the whole thing for... GM part#22179268, I would normally sell it for $53 & list is $66.... Just a suggestion, goodluck.

John_D.

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Thanks for the part number.

That's the same one I turned up. I'll give the local dealer a call in the morning. I priced it at gmpartsdirect this afternoon and it's $46 shipped, but it takes a little bit for it to get here. If I could pick one up at the dealer at lunch tomorrow, that would be perfect.

I'm trying to get the engine finished up for the swap. The next thing I want to do is get it off the engine stand, and onto the k-member, and get the torque converter and tranny bolted up to it. Then put the wiring harness on. And then I think I'm ready to go with it...


Here's how it's looking so far:

MM98

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Hey no problem... If it helps ya out some, I show Serra Chevrolet in Bartlett,TN to have one in stock... I'm not sure if that's close to where your at or not.... By the way the motor looks good, even if it's on the stand... Good luck with the rest of your project.

99ssleeper

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Check eBay. I seen a pair of motor mounts on there yesterday.

Hope that helps or saves you some $$!

Magnus

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John, that looks like a very clean engine. Puts mine to shame.

Good luck with the swap!

When you put the shells back onto the engine, make sure the tabs that stick out by the bolt holes are on the top side of the engine. Also make sure the bolts go in from the front to the back.

ApacheDrill

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By the time you get them from the dealer, you are better off picking up a set of solid motor mounts..Great time to do it..

John_D.

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Thanks MM! Bartlett sounded familiar. Checked mapquest. It's Memphis... About 3.5 hours away, or 7 hour round trip.

Guess I'll just have to be patient. (it's hard to do)

John_D.

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Thanks Keith! I'm ready to get going on it (including tuning)

About those bolts --- I thought people were flipping them around to make it easier to get them in and out next time? Is it only so they don't tend to fall out, if the nut ever backs off?