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Old 03-09-2016, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by black02-z28
did find some really good pics here, will compare to what I did. Looks pretty close:
http://hotrodregal.com/brp-hot-rods-...il-pan-part-1/
B-Body??? Did u mean g-body?? An 80 elcamino is a g body correct??
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Old 03-09-2016, 10:26 AM
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B-Body??? Did u mean g-body?? An 80 elcamino is a g body correct??
Yes, the '80 El Camino is a G body but I think GM was still calling them an A body at that time. The designation of G body did not occur until '81.
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I am trying to use the MuscleRods B-body mounts to put a 2000 LS1 with the LH8 pan into a 1980 El Camino. The block side mounts are clearly labeled which way up. Trying all sorts of ways on the K-member mount, but no matter what I do can not get it to line up. The best I have gotten is the mounts seem about an inch too far out line up. Here are some shots of the closest I have been. Seems most I can find are people using the 1" setback with SBC mounts, no good photos of how these go in. Anyone have any ideas?

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Should've used the hooker mounts would have slid right in
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Should've used the hooker mounts would have slid right in
Holes in the ac box too. I put my engine in using hooker mounts and removed the right valve cover and coil packs. No damage to ac box.
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considering doing a grand prix g-body with an lsa and a tr-6060.
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Old 03-10-2016, 08:58 AM
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Holes in the ac box too. I put my engine in using hooker mounts and removed the right valve cover and coil packs. No damage to ac box.
Ya I realized that after the fact lol . I was one of the first to use these mounts.the thing I love about this system is even with poly inserts,my car is vibration free. I removed the nose and put motor/tranny in in one shot. Took about 45 min.
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Old 03-14-2016, 10:21 AM
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Thanks all, got it bolted in! We actually put some holes in the box pulling the 305 out, will have to clean it up. I do think if I do it again, will use the one 1" setbacks with SBC mounts.
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Hi guys anyone use a summit crossmember before. I'm ready to order mine and drop the motor in and I think I want to order the summit 4l80e crossmember for g body cars. I'm using 1 inch set back plates stock clamshell mounts. Summit part number is SUM-770324
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parts are here the holley 5.75 inch PS pulley looks to be mint!! stay tuned!!
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she fired up and all seems good
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Originally Posted by G-BODY-JAMES
she fired up and all seems good
Video please
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Things gonna rip !I'm digging the afco heat exchanger ,I think im going with that one too. Great job getting running
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Things gonna rip !I'm digging the afco heat exchanger ,I think im going with that one too. Great job getting running

Ya the afco one is meant for it in size the only thing I diddnt like was the in/out locations on it but it's meant for a f-150 so.. Guy coulda welded em in better spots if so desired but I had heater hose with pre bent 90's in em and made it all work
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If anyone needs a DBW solution, I managed to install this Corvette pedal in my '86 Monte Carlo SS.
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Originally Posted by upflying
If anyone needs a DBW solution, I managed to install this Corvette pedal in my '86 Monte Carlo SS.
Looks good! Do you have a part number or year of Corvette?
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If anyone needs a DBW solution, I managed to install this Corvette pedal in my '86 Monte Carlo SS.

What kind of bracket did you use to mount it? Custom made on, or bought one?
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Originally Posted by redss86
What kind of bracket did you use to mount it? Custom made on, or bought one?
The pedal is attached to the DBW unit which is attached to a bracket to the firewall. I did angle the DBW unit on the stock bracket..
Both the bracket and the DBW came in a kit from GMPP.
GM part #10379038
Jegs has them..
http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...79038/10002/-1
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pretty much got the column shift linkage figured out now!!! th350 trans with the hooker/holley LS swap stuff

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