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Thanks Brad. I'm hoping you'll understand when I
tell you I hope your situation is different from mine, considering what Clint
said about different mounts for small blocks.
Larry
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Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 12:42
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine Mount
Question
Larry,
I think
you have it backwards. The big block mounts lower the engine. I
had a small block with big block mounts and had lots of trouble with
headers. I swapped to small block mounts (sold the big block mounts to a
buddy) and the engine is raised up just enough to make headers
fit.
Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
'66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes
| 245/45/16 BFG R1
'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body
Brakes | 275/40/17 Kumho MX
When I installed my big block, I had to buy a
set up upper engine mounts. I bought a big block set, then discovered that
the ones I got did not couple correctly with the chassis mounts. The upper
mounts were too big. I tool one of the chassis mounts off and took it to a
local parts store. We discovered the engine mounts that fit my chassis mount
was identified to fit a 327. I guess the previous owner must have installed
a small block at one time or another. Remembering a thread on the list where
people said both will work, except the engine would sit a bit lower with the
small block mounts, I bought a set of small block engine mounts and
installed the engine.
I have since discovered I need the engine
to sit 1/2 to 1 inch higher to address my header clearance issues. I'm
assuming if you set the SB and BB chassis mounts down side by side, the
"hump" where the engine mount couples with the chassis mount would be larger
and taller, raising the engine a bit?
I appreciate your comments,
Larry
Shouse
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