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May 19, 2004 | 01:23 PM

scogin918

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brp t56 crossmember

trying to install t56 crossmember from BRP into a '69 camaro and having trouble with holes lining up. The holes to mount to the frame are about a 1/2" off and the hole for the crossmember mount is about a whole inch, inch and a half off. The guys at BRP said the hole was supposed to be off-center but it seems like it is way off. I could elongate the holes on one or both sides of the flange that mounts to the subframe but I don't think that will be enough. I used their motor mounts so it should line up. I also used the S&P modified oil pan and seem to have plenty of clearance with the center link after having turned the tires full left and full right. Any suggestions?

May 19, 2004 | 02:18 PM

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hmm very interesting b/c i plan on using their crossmember here in a few weeks.

May 25, 2004 | 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod68Camaro

hmm very interesting b/c i plan on using their crossmember here in a few weeks.

i've since tightened up the body mounts and measured from the a-arm grease fittings to reference holes on the body. the measurements were within a 1/16th of an inch. i'll try the subframe connecter again, but i think i will have to cut the tab off that bolts to the tranny mount and re-weld it in the correct location. one side of the crossmember that bolts to the subframe will have to have the holes elongated just like the factory piece.