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so i got my shortblock back in and i threw a set of heads on it to see how close everything fits. well the motor is sititng too close to the passenger side. im using a bmr tubular k member and poly mounts, and the flange on the truck manifold is almost touching the frame and the stud on the manifold is almost touching one of the bars on the k member. any ideas? i'll have pics up very soon

smokinHawk

iTrader: (48)

how close is close?
i have the same kmember and it works fine with the manafolds.

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black98ws6ta

iTrader: (77)

Try loosening the motor mount bolts and moving the motor away from that side, should give you alittle clearance.

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iTrader: (27)

when i put the motor mounts on the block i didnt pay too much attention, by any chance can you put then on wrong? i didnt think you could but i didnt really look at them either

black98ws6ta

iTrader: (77)

Just as long as the small locating tabs are on the top of the bolt hole they are installeed correctly

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iTrader: (27)

ok well then thats correct, i'll try loosening the mounts and moving the engine over. if that doesnt work maybe my k member is tweaked.

black98ws6ta

iTrader: (77)

You can remove the studs and install bolts if it will give you more clearance, but i have noticed more room for the 6.0l to the frame on my cars.

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iTrader: (27)

well i tryed fitting the 6.0L manifodls when my stock k member was in and i had a lil over 1/2 in clearance to the frame rail. now the bmr k member is in and theres no where near the same clearance

NassyVette

iTrader: (22)

Maybe the k-member is off?

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iTrader: (27)

im thinking its possible the k member is tweaked a little. i mean it bolted in fine no problems maybe the motor mounts are welded on straight. when i put my trans crossmember on i did have to fight it a little bit had to push the trans towards the drivers side which would push front of the engine towards the passenger side

Jammer

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I have 6.0 mani's on my BRM K and I have 1/2 " more clearance all around.

BoostJunkie

iTrader: (11)

What year are the manifolds?

I have 02s and 04s sitting here and they have the flanges in different locations.

This might be your problem.

2000slpss

iTrader: (27)

im prettttty sure mine are off an 05 its one of the ones with no egr thats for sure

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iTrader: (27)

i tried loosening the mounts and moving the engine over but it doesnt really go anywhere it fits in the pedestals pretty cleanly

smokinHawk

iTrader: (48)

ya mine has more clearance then that.
are you using the stock cast mounts attached to the kmember or did it come with the BMR pedistal mounts?

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iTrader: (27)

it came with the bmr pedestal mounts, i got it used, if i bought new i was going to get a k member i could use my spohn mounts with = /

Moparnos (The SLP Guy)

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damn your doing tt setup too.

2000slpss

iTrader: (27)

nah im going to do a single lol i just gotta get this damn thing sitting in there right. im stumped right now. the only thing i can think of is the k member but i dont know how i would check that besides swapping it for a different one and seeing if it sits the same

smokinHawk

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id just use bolts and leave it that close if you cant adjust the kmember