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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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I am gonna put my 5.3 in soon I'm just needing to order motor mounts but idk which ones i need haws third gen has 2 kinds and idk which ones i need plz shed some light I'm sure I'm over thinking it and makeing it harder then what it is this is my first swap
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Come on guys plz let me know which motor mounts I need I'm not 100% which ones i need and what I need there is like 3 kinds and idk if I need the clamshells or not
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Is it going in a Camaro? If so the stock style is what you need, I'd upgrade to the polys though. Ls1 and all other lsx motors have the same bolt pattern for mounts.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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It's going in a 91 firebird they make 3 kind of swap mounts but idk which ones i need there all different
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And how would it bolt up I'm a little confused on that to
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Stock clam shells won't work, you'll need an adaptor motor mount, like sbc to ls1 style
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Take a look at the stickies for more specific information, or search using "f-body motor mount adapters" you should find what you are looking for.
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Well do I just need to buy one of these and call it good

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...%252C-UMI.html

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...252C-Pair.html
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What are the best motor mounts to buy that will bolt to the stock k member on a 91 firebird I have seen different kinds and idk which ones i need guys
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Call hawks and tell the what you are doing, they will help you to by the correct parts. Ive used alot of their stuff never had any issues.
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Ok ill give them call and see what they have I can use
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