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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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Accessory brackets help

Ok i just finished my v6 to v8 swap and my brackets wont clearence the hood. Will lt1 brackets work or what do i need to do thanks
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Accessory brackets help

What brackets are you using now?
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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Re: Accessory brackets help

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What brackets are you using now?
I am using the brackets that came in the c/k series trucks their about 3 inches too tall
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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Re: Accessory brackets help

What year truck?
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Re: Accessory brackets help

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What year truck?
89 silverado. Do you kno if the brackets off a 1996 v6 will work with the 350 like the s10s do
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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Re: Accessory brackets help

No. The S10's brackets will work because they're from a 90 degree 4.3L V6, which is basically a small block V8 with the back two cylinders cut off.

You'll need to find brackets from a passenger car application to put your accessories on. Some older truck setups might work as long as it's for a long water pump, but I don't know for sure.
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