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What motor mounts are you using? Looks great so far
Thanks. I'm using the Trans-Dapt adapter plates (that I bought from a certain moderator-type individual) w/ the stock motor mounts.
EDIT: Now comes the "INTERESTING" part of the swap - bolting on the front accessories while retaining the engine's variable-valve-timing functionality. I've always heard (over & over) that to do so, I'd need to retain the truck's serpentine accessory drive setup. Well, five7 & I brainstormed a little bit today, & we just MAY have figured out how to make it all "play nicely" together...
Last edited by V8Rumble; 03-15-2009 at 12:58 AM.
Reason: Add'l info
You wouldnt happen to have a closer picture of those adapter plates would you V8Rumble? I am using similar units made by Sheldon, but I dont have "instructions" so I am not sure which way they are supposed to bolt up.
__________________ Matt
370ci LSx, "Close Enough Racing" th400, Transmission Specialties XHD9" 4500 stall converter, Moser 9" 4.30's, Mickey Thompson 28x10.5S's rollin' on BS Street Lites. Pump gas and street driven...doin' it all motor!
You wouldnt happen to have a closer picture of those adapter plates would you V8Rumble? I am using similar units made by Sheldon, but I dont have "instructions" so I am not sure which way they are supposed to bolt up.
Well, I went out there & took a few pics in an attempt to show how they're mounted, but the clamshells do a terrific job of hiding the plates, so that didn't work so well.
The best way that I can think to describe it is that the longest side is at the top (as Sheldon said), & the side that's cut diagonally goes to the front of the car. I hope that's enough to be helpful...
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Originally Posted by mw66nova
:drool: l92 :drool:
Man, I honestly really needed that tonight, thanks. BTW, I finally got to watch your startup vid tonight - that's a really nice looking car you've got there!
that's what i'm here for! lol...thanks for the compliments on the car...the vid hides alot, lol....it needs a bath BADLY, but i'm afraid to get into that while i'm still working out bugs...
__________________ Matt
370ci LSx, "Close Enough Racing" th400, Transmission Specialties XHD9" 4500 stall converter, Moser 9" 4.30's, Mickey Thompson 28x10.5S's rollin' on BS Street Lites. Pump gas and street driven...doin' it all motor!
Well, I went out there & took a few pics in an attempt to show how they're mounted, but the clamshells do a terrific job of hiding the plates, so that didn't work so well.
The best way that I can think to describe it is that the longest side is at the top (as Sheldon said), & the side that's cut diagonally goes to the front of the car. I hope that's enough to be helpful...
Man, I honestly really needed that tonight, thanks. BTW, I finally got to watch your startup vid tonight - that's a really nice looking car you've got there!
No that should be fine, I am pretty sure I know what you guys mean.
I'm using the Trans-Dapt adapter plates (that I bought from a certain moderator-type individual) w/ the stock motor mounts.
Man, I honestly really needed that tonight, thanks. 
BTW, I finally got to watch your startup vid tonight - that's a really nice looking car you've got there! 
