Motor mounts used with your 5.3l
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Motor mounts used with your 5.3l
Bout ready to install my cammed 5.3 4l60e and can't figure out what motor mount to use I'm using and ls1 oil pan. What's yours pro and cons with Umi, Hawk, and bmr motor mounts
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Re: Motor mounts used with your 5.3l
What trans cross member do you intend to run? I ask because there isn't much difference in the mounts when you compare brands. However, I recommend that you'll want to use a cross member made by the same brand to help with final engine placement. They are typically designed as a set and mix matching could cause you issues. Holley for instance, sets the engine 1/2" off from the others and thus their cross member is recommended. Additionally, some of the cross members are better suited for certain exhaust set-ups.
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Re: Motor mounts used with your 5.3l
What trans cross member do you intend to run? I ask because there isn't much difference in the mounts when you compare brands. However, I recommend that you'll want to use a cross member made by the same brand to help with final engine placement. They are typically designed as a set and mix matching could cause you issues. Holley for instance, sets the engine 1/2" off from the others and thus their cross member is recommended. Additionally, some of the cross members are better suited for certain exhaust set-ups.
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Re: Motor mounts used with your 5.3l
I originally planned on the Hawks with the Jegster torque arm. but clearances did not work out. First of all the Hawks cross member is the most ill fitting part I have ever seen, the grinding and drilling I had to do to make it fit was crazy. The Jegster T/A was not going to work with the LPE 4" driveshaft I have with about 0.100" clearance with the torque arm attach fitting bolt. So I decided to bite the bullet and buy the Holley cross member and ya know it was a pleasure to fit it in the car it fit perfectly with no mods and with the Spohn engine stands and notched factory K member. Exhaust clearances look like they are going to be as good as with the Hawks cross member even though the Holley is much beefier. I will have to buy another torque arm that works with the Holley cross member and I can use the driveshaft I have.
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Re: Motor mounts used with your 5.3l
I'm using the UMI adjustable mounts. I haven't quite got my transmission crossmember figured out yet, but I will be modifying the factory piece.
I'll be posting some pictures of the engine in the car soon.
I'll be posting some pictures of the engine in the car soon.
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Re: Motor mounts used with your 5.3l
I still looking for a ls1 oil pan but I did buy some solid mounts on the block side and waiting to order Umi frame mounts. I'll post pictures as soon as I get everything
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