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Sep 2, 2006 | 03:53 PM

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What header in an A-body

What longtubes should I buy for an LS1 swap in a 1970 chevelle.. ?

Sep 2, 2006 | 09:43 PM

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Hooker makes a set to swap an LS1 into a chevelle but they run about $500 and are made to work with the S&P style engine mount adapters. Hope this helps.

Sep 2, 2006 | 09:45 PM

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S&P... Is that those that move the motor closer to the firewall ?

Sep 15, 2006 | 10:29 PM

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I would never use a mount that mounts the engine to one location. Its the same as arranged marriages. I always play with the engine mounts to get the best fit. I guess thats why I like the BRP mounts. Lets you weld the mount into the best possible position. The Hooker headers are great, they even worked on our 70 Olds 442 that has a 4L80E. I thought for sure I would have to trim on the bellhousing but we didn't.

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Sep 15, 2006 | 10:38 PM

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Did you buy the whole kit or did you just buy the brp plates ?

Sep 15, 2006 | 10:44 PM

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I used the complete frame, engine, and trans mounts from brp. I have about 3/8" of clearance on the alternator, and oil pan, using f-body accessories. All we had to cut out is for the ac but it was ez.

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Sep 15, 2006 | 11:42 PM

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I dont understand why I should have to changer the frame mounts... seems like everybody gets by just fine with the stockers....

Plus I already bought new Energy Suspension SBC mounts for my project.

... Do you have pics of you setup ?

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Sep 18, 2006 | 07:29 AM

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Everything depends on your goal. I like to use all f-body accessories in the stock location. I also don't want to cut the oil pan. The BRP mounts also work with the Hooker headers. I'm have no experiance with using the stock SBC mounts or frame mounts. I know the S&P plates make you reuse you stock frame mount. I you have those I don't see why you couldn't slide the motor back and weld them into place.

Scott