84 monte SS 6.0 swap
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84 monte SS 6.0 swap
im going to swap a 6.0 vortec into my 84 monte carlo, besides normal things like cross member and motor mounts and oil pan. is there anything i should be aware of this befor i get to far into this i have a auto trans with motor and ecu and harness i plan on using, what about radiators and any info on a/c lines things like that i should be aware of
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ok thanks for info. Along with that what about intake? im not sure if the 6.0 vortec intake is going to clear my stock hood? ive seen people saying you can make a ls intake fit with out changing everything any ideas?
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I think hood clearance depends on the mounts/adapter plates you use. The rear most passenger coil may hit the heater box...with my non-setback mounts the coil rubs a little, set back mounts might rub a lot more. Also there are not a lot of well fitting headers on the market.