swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

[steveoney]

which mounts do i use in 1997 v6 camaro im putting in a 91''' 350 carb with 700 r4 tranny i cant figure out what to do aboutthe motor mounts

[2.8 Bird]

Re: swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

You may have to get it fabricated.

I've seen a 3.8 mounted on a 3rd gen Bird and the mounts were fabricated. What this guy did was measure the dimensions, mock it up with a cardboard and then take it to a machine shop. I forgot what the gauge or thickness was, but he paid 150 for it, which wasn't too bad. I don't remember where he got rubber or buffer for it.

I don't know what your donor car is, but cradle motor mount might be fab in.

Nate, 3.4slowtogo. Installed a 3.8 on his 3rd gen bird. I think another member here awhile back installed a 3.8 on his classic toyota celica.

[blackandgold]

Re: swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

For best results, I would think they would have to be fabricated, unless the mounts for an LT1 would work?? What is the reasoning for the swap? I'm not asking negatively at all, I considered a similar swap a couple years back, but what are your goals with it?

[steveoney]

Re: swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

well I already have a 350 in my shop it's beefed up some maybe 400 hp and iv figured every thing out except the motor mount the tranny mount is the same I just thought someone has alrready done this I guess I will fab some mounts and dry fit the motor until it's fits rite thanks for the comments

[Docta]

Re: swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

Punctuation?

[ssms5411]

Re: swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

I would think you would be able to fab something up since you would already be doing the whole motor and trans.

[blackandgold]

Re: swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

I would think you would be able to fab something up since you would already be doing the whole motor and trans.

I didn't want to be the one to say it...

[ssms5411]

Re: swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

I didn't want to be the one to say it...

It needed to be said.LOL Since its a motor not designed for the F-body. But I would check out the LT1 K to see how close it is for the motor mounts are.

[blackandgold]

Re: swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

I think the lt1 and sbc have extremely similar blocks, so I think it would bolt up to an LT1 crossmember, and it is a 97', so an LT1 crossmember should bolt right up to the car. Hood clearance will be another story with a carb.

Personally, my 3.8 vs an old school sbc, I'd take the 3.8, but I do a lot of highway driving so efficiency is probably more important to me.

[ssms5411]

Re: swaping v6 motor to oldschoolv8

I think the lt1 and sbc have extremely similar blocks, so I think it would bolt up to an LT1 crossmember, and it is a 97', so an LT1 crossmember should bolt right up to the car. Hood clearance will be another story with a carb.

Personally, my 3.8 vs an old school sbc, I'd take the 3.8, but I do a lot of highway driving so efficiency is probably more important to me.

Thats true 93-97 hoods don't make room for anything, a nice 2"-4" cowl hood would pay off if hood clearance becomes a issue.