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Oct 12, 2009 | 04:58 PM

prot68

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chevelle install ?

Please chime in those with experience installing an LS/tko combo into an A body(68 chevelle). Can the engine trans be installed together or must the trans be installed independently. Can at least the bell be installed on the motor? Im using the typical autokraft pan and edl mounts but was hoping to do as much preassembly as possible. Thanks

Oct 12, 2009 | 05:42 PM

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I've installed an LQ4 with a 4l80 and CTS-v pan as one unit in my '67 chevelle. I can't imagine you having any trouble with LS/tko in a '68.

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Oct 12, 2009 | 10:39 PM

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You should be able to install it either way.. eng/tran combo (it can be a tight fit) or engine 1st with bell housing and then bolt in the trans.

IMO ...it will cut time if you drop them in together..! but mock up the adapter / engine mount 1st without the trans...

Oct 12, 2009 | 11:25 PM

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On my 67 there was really not enough room to install them together. However a 68 should have slightly more room. I would still recommend doing them as one.

Oct 13, 2009 | 04:27 PM

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thanks for the input, gettin' close!

Oct 13, 2009 | 05:42 PM

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With the Autokraft pan it can all go in together.

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Oct 13, 2009 | 11:21 PM

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on my 64 malibu i jacked the car (nose) up as high as my stands could go and i tiltd the engine and tranny as much as i could and sliped my 5.3/4l65e in and i used the milodon pan witch is pretty wide, so you shouldnt have a problem. good luck