LS1 into Aussie 63 Belair
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LS1 into Aussie 63 Belair Hi All,
I have an LS1 that I want to put into my Australian Delivered 63 Chevy Belair.
Pics here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/introduct...lair-pics.html
I am after some pointers on the most cost effective way.
Do I replace the engine mounts? Or get some adapter plates?
Are these off the shelf? Or ideally is there a template I can use to make my own?
Thanks heaps!
I have an LS1 that I want to put into my Australian Delivered 63 Chevy Belair.
Pics here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/introduct...lair-pics.html
I am after some pointers on the most cost effective way.
Do I replace the engine mounts? Or get some adapter plates?
Are these off the shelf? Or ideally is there a template I can use to make my own?
Thanks heaps!
There are different adapter styles, depending on how far forward or back you want the motor to be. Look at these. http://matt.undiagnosed.org/ls1/imag...t_plate_V2.jpg and this one http://matt.undiagnosed.org/ls1/imag...ount_plate.jpg
The FAQ in the stickies above have alot of info you could probably use.
The FAQ in the stickies above have alot of info you could probably use.
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Nice 63. Not many of those still around in factory fresh RHD.
Is it an 8 or a 6?
If it is an 8, i.e. probably a 283 right or at least a similar SBC, then most mount kits will allow different chevy engine mounts to bolt up. There are plenty of options. Just depends on what design your current mounts are. Can imagine they changed them just for Oz RHD.
Is it an 8 or a 6?
If it is an 8, i.e. probably a 283 right or at least a similar SBC, then most mount kits will allow different chevy engine mounts to bolt up. There are plenty of options. Just depends on what design your current mounts are. Can imagine they changed them just for Oz RHD.
Hi All,
I have an LS1 that I want to put into my Australian Delivered 63 Chevy Belair.
Pics here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/introduct...lair-pics.html
I am after some pointers on the most cost effective way.
Do I replace the engine mounts? Or get some adapter plates?
Are these off the shelf? Or ideally is there a template I can use to make my own?
Thanks heaps!
I have an LS1 that I want to put into my Australian Delivered 63 Chevy Belair.
Pics here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/introduct...lair-pics.html
I am after some pointers on the most cost effective way.
Do I replace the engine mounts? Or get some adapter plates?
Are these off the shelf? Or ideally is there a template I can use to make my own?
Thanks heaps!
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Nice 63. Not many of those still around in factory fresh RHD.
Is it an 8 or a 6?
If it is an 8, i.e. probably a 283 right or at least a similar SBC, then most mount kits will allow different chevy engine mounts to bolt up. There are plenty of options. Just depends on what design your current mounts are. Can imagine they changed them just for Oz RHD.
Is it an 8 or a 6?
If it is an 8, i.e. probably a 283 right or at least a similar SBC, then most mount kits will allow different chevy engine mounts to bolt up. There are plenty of options. Just depends on what design your current mounts are. Can imagine they changed them just for Oz RHD.
Its an 8, I have just pulled out a 350 and 2 speed power glide.
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There are different adapter styles, depending on how far forward or back you want the motor to be. Look at these. http://matt.undiagnosed.org/ls1/imag...t_plate_V2.jpg and this one http://matt.undiagnosed.org/ls1/imag...ount_plate.jpg
The FAQ in the stickies above have alot of info you could probably use.
The FAQ in the stickies above have alot of info you could probably use.
Thanks heaps mate.
Thats the sort of info I was looking for.
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I am in Melbourne Town!
Was this the design you have:
http://matt.undiagnosed.org/ls1/imag...ount_plate.jpg
Shoot me a PM if you want to offload them.
Was this the design you have:
http://matt.undiagnosed.org/ls1/imag...ount_plate.jpg
Shoot me a PM if you want to offload them.
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I am in the process of a similar swap on a '61 Biscayne. I got motor mounts from www.brphotrods.com as they allow use of all the factory ls1 accessories. There are a few other companies that make them as well. They were around $400 US if I remember correctly.
