BBC crossmember
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From: Tomball, Tx
Well I haven't personally done that swap but I went from a SBC to BBC in my Nova and it was a direct swap same motor mounts and everything. I would say get a tubular K-member with V8 mounts and you should be fine. The tubular K-member will also help alot with oil pan clearance issues as well.
you meen for the tranny x-member or the k-member? for the tranny just buy one for a 95 camaro for what ever tranny you plan to use from BMR or somewhere like that. makes it a lot easier.
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ok then, buy a sbc/bbc k-member. new they are like $500 i think for std. steel and everything just bolts in. much easier than motor plates, plus you can reuse everything except the motor.
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My car (BBC in '00 Z/28) came with the PA racing K-member. I would not recommend this one and would go with a BMR or AJE piece.
Regarding motor plates, I run a front plate and stock side mounts. With the Hooker hedders, it would be a challenge to get the midplate to work.
Regarding motor plates, I run a front plate and stock side mounts. With the Hooker hedders, it would be a challenge to get the midplate to work.
okay, thanks for the heads up.. if I did a plate it would look like this... dumb question, would I still need a k-member? I'm trying to plan all this before even touching the car. it's still sitting in the weeds at my parents house 
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Without a K-member, what would the rack and your suspension components mount to?
Also, it is important to note in that picture you show, the engine has been relocated forward. Mine is in the stock location which you can tell because my rear float adjuster was under the windshield until I rotated the carb.
Also, it is important to note in that picture you show, the engine has been relocated forward. Mine is in the stock location which you can tell because my rear float adjuster was under the windshield until I rotated the carb.
first f-body so I didn't know about the k-member holding the suspension... go figure
anyway, I noticed too that the motor was more forward, but how'd you get your distributor to clear?
does the motor still have to mount to the k-member? or can I just have the member for the suspension?
sorry for the newb questions
anyway, I noticed too that the motor was more forward, but how'd you get your distributor to clear?
does the motor still have to mount to the k-member? or can I just have the member for the suspension?
sorry for the newb questions
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first f-body so I didn't know about the k-member holding the suspension... go figure
anyway, I noticed too that the motor was more forward, but how'd you get your distributor to clear?
does the motor still have to mount to the k-member? or can I just have the member for the suspension?
sorry for the newb questions
anyway, I noticed too that the motor was more forward, but how'd you get your distributor to clear?
does the motor still have to mount to the k-member? or can I just have the member for the suspension?
sorry for the newb questions
I can take the cap off, slide it at a slight angle under the cowl, and the distirbutor falls right in... just a regular MSD unit.
You can run a front and mid plate to hold the engine, I just could not do it due to starter and header clearance issues.
awesome, thanks for the help... I just don't feel like paying $500 for a k-member when I can just do some extra welding.
(my buddie backhalfs cars for a 'hobby' so i'm not worried about him messing up)
(my buddie backhalfs cars for a 'hobby' so i'm not worried about him messing up)
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From: Apopka, FL
Without a K-member, what would the rack and your suspension components mount to?
Also, it is important to note in that picture you show, the engine has been relocated forward. Mine is in the stock location which you can tell because my rear float adjuster was under the windshield until I rotated the carb.
Also, it is important to note in that picture you show, the engine has been relocated forward. Mine is in the stock location which you can tell because my rear float adjuster was under the windshield until I rotated the carb.
Also what radiator are you running?
