fbody mounts on gbody!
11-17-2012, 09:11 PM
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fbody mounts on gbody! hello i'm a new here, I have a few questions for my 87 cutlass gbody swap. I just purchased a complete ls1 engine, and it still has the mounts on the engine.
1) Can I reuse the mounts thats on the engine? The clamshell looks like it will have the engine sitting a lil high. Hopefully i can reuse them.
2) The easiest fuel setup i can run?
Again this for an 87 cutlass gbody.
1) Can I reuse the mounts thats on the engine? The clamshell looks like it will have the engine sitting a lil high. Hopefully i can reuse them.
2) The easiest fuel setup i can run?
Again this for an 87 cutlass gbody.
11-17-2012, 09:28 PM
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Run a factory fuel injection car fuel tank. Buick regal turbo cars and the 4.3 Monte Carlo v6 had it. I don't know what other gbody cars came with them. I think that's the easiest.
Engine mounts I can't recall what they look like on a gbody unless they are clam shell with rubber inside them like the Ls engine. I say a plate and moroso solid mounts if ur body has the clamshell setup.
Engine mounts I can't recall what they look like on a gbody unless they are clam shell with rubber inside them like the Ls engine. I say a plate and moroso solid mounts if ur body has the clamshell setup.
11-17-2012, 09:56 PM
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If they fit id use em but they do look like it will raise the engine high and will they even hit your crossmember to drill new holes. U just got to try it n see. If it doesn't work buy what you need or make what you need using the clam shells. Depends on ur budget.
11-18-2012, 01:40 AM
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These will let you use the stock F-body mounts
http://www.spohn.net/shop/1978-1987-...ng-Stands.html
These will let you use you stock SBC motor mounts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-Conversi...227c04&vxp=mtr
If you want to use your stock transmission and not have to buy a new drive shaft you'll need to use stock 1 inch setback mounts.
http://www.spohn.net/shop/1978-1987-...ng-Stands.html
These will let you use you stock SBC motor mounts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-Conversi...227c04&vxp=mtr
If you want to use your stock transmission and not have to buy a new drive shaft you'll need to use stock 1 inch setback mounts.
11-18-2012, 05:28 AM
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I,ve recently seen the late 80,s early 90's b-body wagon tanks swapped into el camino's as an upgrade, so you could possibly option to use the non wagon tanks for yours. Lighter, & rust free.
Did my f-body ls swap 10 years ago, I trimmed the f-body rubber mounts to fit into the v-8 engine mount cradle, then fit them to the frame. Notched & reboxed the crossmember & frame for the f-body pan & ac. Didn't have the options you have now. Pics in photobucket link.
Did my f-body ls swap 10 years ago, I trimmed the f-body rubber mounts to fit into the v-8 engine mount cradle, then fit them to the frame. Notched & reboxed the crossmember & frame for the f-body pan & ac. Didn't have the options you have now. Pics in photobucket link.
