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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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v6 to v8 mounts

A little background: I have an 89 v-6 Camaro, and im putting in a zz4. The v6 is already out of the car along with the old t5.

From what ive read on searches the v6 mounts that mount to the frame are the same as the v8 mounts. I have a set of v8 mounts that bolt to the motor already. I was looking to see if anyone had a side by side picture of the v6 mounts that go to the frame and the v8 mounts, installed in the car. Here is a picture of what i have. I would just like to see a picture like this of the v8 setup so i know what im going for.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

I dont have a pic but I did a swap and the mounts on the car go to the furthest holes possible on the car frame
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

the furthest mounts towards the front of the car?
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

sorry Yes furthest forward
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

Thanks for your help. The front bolt holes in my picture dont look like they would line up with the motor mount. is this normal?
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

Ok guys i just got my motor mounts unbolted from the v6 location and i cant get the bolt holes to line up to any in the front location. Here is a picture that shows my mounts and the bolt holes on the k member. i numbered all the bolt holes so if you could tell me what pairs to use that should solve my problem. ie the v6 mounts were 1-7, 3-10, and 5-13. What pairs should the v8 mounts be? thanks
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

I used mounts off the v8 engine, seems to me I read you can not use the v6 ones, you will also need to reroute that brake line running across the top, I installed new lines and routed it on the back side of the cross member to keep it out of harms way.
Also do not go by what you read here right away, look for a couple different answers, I found I got steered away on a number of occasions,eg:need to replace the truck350 oil pan with a car pan. not true, Good luck.

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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

use the 11,12,14 hole for the v8 that is what i used in my swap the v8 mounts have 4 holes but only use 3 of them hope this helps
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

so the v6 and v8 frame mounts are different?
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

yes they are the v8 ones have 4 holes and are longer to go in the holes once you get them and hold them up you will see
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

Thanks that answers all my questions.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

If you have not already looked check out my pics here 1988 supercharged 383 pics
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 mounts

car looks GREAT. i gotta see a video or hear it run!
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