greggy2belly

Did a little searing, but couldn't find much. Putting my LT1 from my Impala into my 96 mustang. Chassis is done in the mustang, all tubular front, and my K-member is made for accepting motor plate, not standard motor mounts.
I know Thunder Racing makes motor plate that would fit F-bodies, but wasn't sure about other cars. Also read somewhere that S&W makes motor plate, but couldn't find anything on their website about it.
Also with the way the water passage is on the water pump it seems like a standard SBC motor plate wouldn't fit.
Are there any other options, or making the one from Thunder Racing fit?

fex77k

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Im putting an lt1 in a 68 tube chassis, i had to make my own plate to fit the water pump holes.

robsquikz28

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U can use a std sbc one but u will need to make water pump holes.

greggy2belly

Ok, thanks guys. Any idea what to do as far as mid-motor plate?

fex77k

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I have a steel one with arms that go back up to the motor mounts.

greggy2belly

Any chance for a part number or brand?

fex77k

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Made front and mid myself.


This one is for the big block, I have another for the LT1

greggy2belly

Would I want to run an off-centered motor plate? I've read everything comes off centered, and really only tube chassis cars need centered motor plate other wise you run into clearance issues in the trans tunnel and such

fex77k

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I didnt keep any of the stock firewall, the motor is set back a good ways. What class would it run in?

greggy2belly

I'm doing it more as a weekend car, but also will have track time. Never in classes, just more of an expensive hobby. Did some reading on YellowBullet and people recommended Skinny Kid Race Cars for a SBC motor plate that fits stock mustang frame rails. Also with the off-centered mounts so motor will fit where it belongs and not have to cut or bend any sheet metal.