anybody use these?
11-04-2012, 11:35 PM
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Car: 86 Iroc-Z28
Engine: 5.3
Transmission: 4l60
anybody use these?
Getting ready for the ls1 swap anybody used these? which one do i need?
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search...ock+Components
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search...ock+Components
11-04-2012, 11:53 PM
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Car: 1997 K1500 SS/SB
Engine: LT1 with TPI on top
Transmission: 4L60E/np241,
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: anybody use these?
Getting ready for the ls1 swap anybody used these? which one do i need?
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search...ock+Components
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search...ock+Components
11-05-2012, 12:21 AM
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Car: 1997 K1500 SS/SB
Engine: LT1 with TPI on top
Transmission: 4L60E/np241,
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: anybody use these?
I am into the LT1 swap so I really don't know, just thought it made good sense. someone should chime in soon. this is why we have this forum, there is always some tidbit of information left out of a story - build. 
11-05-2012, 01:40 AM
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Re: anybody use these?
what motor mount clamshells do you have? did the ls1 have mounts when you got it or you have old sbc mounts you want to reuse?
if the ls1 has mounts on the block already then just buy hawks motor mount plates:
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...s%2C-Pair.html
if you are using sbc mounts then I believe you need lsx 1 inch setback adapters for everything else to line up.What transmission will you be running?
This is all covered in the sticky above though.
if the ls1 has mounts on the block already then just buy hawks motor mount plates:
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...s%2C-Pair.html
if you are using sbc mounts then I believe you need lsx 1 inch setback adapters for everything else to line up.What transmission will you be running?
This is all covered in the sticky above though.
11-05-2012, 07:32 AM
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Re: anybody use these?
Keep in mind that the plate-style adapters that utilize the SBC mounts won't allow for using the f-body a/c compressor, so if you're planning on running a/c with f-body accessories, you'll need to use the Hawks/Spohn style mounts.
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11-09-2012, 07:51 PM
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Car: 1998 Trans/Am, 1989 RS Camaro
Engine: LS1, LQ9 6.0
Transmission: 4L60E, 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 2.73, 2.73
Re: anybody use these?
ebay i got some 1/4 steel powder coated black for cheaper
11-09-2012, 08:44 PM
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11-10-2012, 12:57 AM
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Car: 86 Iroc-Z28
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Re: anybody use these?
So will these
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/LS1-Mo...ters,5070.html
work in combination with these
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Small-...unts,7959.html
there suppose to locate the engine 1 3/16" forward from the original SBC placement ill be using a t56 swap mount from spohn
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/LS1-Mo...ters,5070.html
work in combination with these
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Small-...unts,7959.html
there suppose to locate the engine 1 3/16" forward from the original SBC placement ill be using a t56 swap mount from spohn
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Car: 1983 Firebird SE
Engine: C5 LS1
Transmission: 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: anybody use these?
I think the point is it moves the engine forward.
I know there is scant room between the firewall, and the engine on my car. I also had to extend the shifter hole in the trans tunnel back a couple of inches.... as it cut some metal.
That said, I am happy to have the weight less, and back.
Perhaps, the point of these adapters is for other small block cars that may have even LESS room between the firewall and engine.... as in none?
I know there is scant room between the firewall, and the engine on my car. I also had to extend the shifter hole in the trans tunnel back a couple of inches.... as it cut some metal.
That said, I am happy to have the weight less, and back.
Perhaps, the point of these adapters is for other small block cars that may have even LESS room between the firewall and engine.... as in none?
11-12-2012, 06:24 PM
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Car: 1998 Trans/Am, 1989 RS Camaro
Engine: LS1, LQ9 6.0
Transmission: 4L60E, 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 2.73, 2.73
Re: anybody use these?
Yes i am lol. I was very surprised to see them in that thick of steel for the price.
(edit) I found the guys ebay info in my spreadsheet i made for my swap and they are now cheaper and made out of thinner material."Plates are laser cut out of 5/16 A36 steel" They are around 30 shipped now and i paid 50
pm me if you want more info.
(edit) I found the guys ebay info in my spreadsheet i made for my swap and they are now cheaper and made out of thinner material."Plates are laser cut out of 5/16 A36 steel" They are around 30 shipped now and i paid 50
pm me if you want more info.
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11-12-2012, 06:26 PM
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Re: anybody use these?
I think the point is it moves the engine forward.
I know there is scant room between the firewall, and the engine on my car. I also had to extend the shifter hole in the trans tunnel back a couple of inches.... as it cut some metal.
That said, I am happy to have the weight less, and back.
Perhaps, the point of these adapters is for other small block cars that may have even LESS room between the firewall and engine.... as in none?
I know there is scant room between the firewall, and the engine on my car. I also had to extend the shifter hole in the trans tunnel back a couple of inches.... as it cut some metal.
That said, I am happy to have the weight less, and back.
Perhaps, the point of these adapters is for other small block cars that may have even LESS room between the firewall and engine.... as in none?
