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Old 07-01-2009, 05:42 PM
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Default 1998 Camaro 1st gen engine swap
Finally able to get around to it, but hit a snag. What frame mount for the passenger side can I use??

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Old 07-01-2009, 07:19 PM
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well, thats kinda out of the picture. Having a mount fabricated. every thing else fits perfectly. May not even need to cut out a bunch on firewall-have a low profile snorkel.
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Hope you have a really low distributor.
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Its a mallory magnetic trigger. just checked fitment and will need a few strikes with the sledge hammer. the carb fit, but needs a small trim for the low profile hat. will post pics when finished.
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y use sbc instead of ls?
was car a v6 before?
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Old 07-02-2009, 05:32 PM
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y use sbc instead of ls?
was car a v6 before?
Car was a v6. Used a 1st gen because it was more readily available.
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Now it isn't finished, so parts aren't polished. Carb is a mock up not actual one being used.

383 stroker ~



passenger side motor mount~



driver side motor mount~



2nd pov~

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mmmmmmmmmm billet and aluminum. very nice!
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damn man that does look good ive never heard of anyone putting sbc in these kinda cars!! good luck with everything and keep us posted
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Thanks, its not finished. It should be done by friday, just waiting on small stuff. Moar pics ~

driver side header



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driver side pov of distributor

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Well here are the paint pics.




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Wow, looks great man, love the stripe setup on the hood!
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Nice Camaro! Those wheels make the car look good.
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Thanks guys! Engine bay pics!



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Hey man I'm doing the same swap, and I'm am just curious if you fabricated those motor mounts or who did and could they be duplicated for purchase? Thanks
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yeah man iam also lookin at the motor mounts, get back at me,
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I think this is really neat. In fact I was just getting ready to do a search on it.
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Nice work but I'm curious where did you get the radiator to fit the camaro? What is it a 2, 3, or 4 core radiator?
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Man honestly for the price u have wrapped up in all that you could have 6.0 swapped it for cheaper and made more power..
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