Ah yes, (facepalm myself)Agreed- don't cut up an A body big block K frame. My assumption was you'd be scavenging big block parts off a B or C body.
Ah yes, (facepalm myself)Agreed- don't cut up an A body big block K frame. My assumption was you'd be scavenging big block parts off a B or C body.
Thanks man! I probably could. But want a simpler way this time around. I’ll use the trans dapt or a motor plate. A stroke 4 years ago kinda limited me. But not ready to quit yet.Hey 'cuda620 if your handy ill send you the dimensions of the mounts & how to do it.
I understand. Yikes..Sorry about the stroke!Thanks man! I probably could. But want a simpler way this time around. I’ll use the trans dapt or a motor plate. A stroke 4 years ago kinda limited me. But not ready to quit yet.
I think I’m doing the motor plate myself, don’t know if I’m going to run a mid or not. Seems to be the easiest routeThanks man! I probably could. But want a simpler way this time around. I’ll use the trans dapt or a motor plate. A stroke 4 years ago kinda limited me. But not ready to quit yet.
Yeah, they workI think I’m doing the motor plate myself, don’t know if I’m going to run a mid or not. Seems to be the easiest route
What was your process, I’m thinking mount trans, mock in engine, Mark the frame then pull it back out and weld in mounting brackets the swing it back in and mount plate to bracket and weld it where I can, also don’t know if I want to run a mid plate or notYeah, they work
The way I did it back 25 years ago before knew about swap mounts was like you said. I just put a bare junk 361 block with oil pan & pump housing with a guttet 727 both I had for mock ups. The tranny mount bolted in, & I used a drive line so I could square it up & with the block held up with my hoist.What was your process, I’m thinking mount trans, mock in engine, Mark the frame then pull it back out and weld in mounting brackets the swing it back in and mount plate to bracket and weld it where I can, also don’t know if I want to run a mid plate or not
What's your engine build going to be like?What was your process, I’m thinking mount trans, mock in engine, Mark the frame then pull it back out and weld in mounting brackets the swing it back in and mount plate to bracket and weld it where I can, also don’t know if I want to run a mid plate or not
More like a street/strip build I guess you could say, I know the plate will ride a little rough but that’s not a huge deal.What's your engine build going to be like?
Stockish ? Modified ? High modified ? Race ?
More like a street/strip build I guess you could say, I know the plate will ride a little rough but that’s not a huge deal.
Man what even are the round tubes you have welded on, looked gorgeous. I was just going to weld in the frame mounting L brackets that Mancini also sells and mount the plate to thoseI have a 440, whiplash 440 cam, factory build engine, no fancy balancing at all, tunnel ram 660's, and am using the front plate from Mancini (member here makes them) and stock rubber mount on trans. There are no shakes, vibrations, etc. Street use only. I used a water pump gasket on both sides of the plate with some Right Stuff on both sides of each gasket. One thing that made it all very nice is using studs for the water pump/engine plate. I am very happy with this setup.
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Man what even are the round tubes you have welded on, looked gorgeous. I was just going to weld in the frame mounting L brackets that Mancini also sells and mount the plate to those
Just use polyurethane bushings for the frame rails. I'm doing a street/strip build too, although a few on here say it's too much to enjoy on the street. I am moving to a city with a track fairly closeMore like a street/strip build I guess you could say, I know the plate will ride a little rough but that’s not a huge deal.
Can you explain where your putting these bushings? I might be sounding like an idiot but this is my first time lolJust use polyurethane bushings for the frame rails. I'm doing a street/strip build too, although a few on here say it's too much to enjoy on the street. I am moving to a city with a track fairly close
There are plenty of ways to do it, but you could start with my post #24 hereCan you explain where your putting these bushings? I might be sounding like an idiot but this is my first time lol
They would be where you bolt the plate to the mounts on the frame rails. You'll have to see if you can find some pics if that doesn't make sense. Asking questions makes you smarter lol, you're not an IDIOT for asking.Can you explain where your putting these bushings? I might be sounding like an idiot but this is my first time lol
It makes sense lol I would just need to see what kind of bushing as the ones I’ve seen from Mancini are just flat steel.They would be where you bolt the plate to the mounts on the frame rails. You'll have to see if you can find some pics if that doesn't make sense. Asking questions makes you smarter lol, you're not an IDIOT for asking.
Idiots assume when they have no idea
I'm not sure why everyone seems to think Schumacher was the only game in town?
Depending on your K frame:
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And other options are out there, too; if these don't cover your application. Not to mention that its not very difficult to mod your existing K frame to accept standard B/RB engine mounts. We did it all the time back before Schumacher even existed... Motor plates can be a bear on the street, although some will argue that point.
It makes sense lol I would just need to see what kind of bushing as the ones I’ve seen from Mancini are just flat steel.
Been gone awhile... stroke issues. I’m using a 67 A body 318 K member. Any ideas on mounts to mount the B engine or dabbing engine mounts to fit or just mount tranny and fab up mounts where the engine sits? Interesting stuff on the motor plate with thru bolts and insulating bushings too. Heard Mike and family from Schumachers was dealing with cancer issues too. Sad....They would be where you bolt the plate to the mounts on the frame rails. You'll have to see if you can find some pics if that doesn't make sense. Asking questions makes you smarter lol, you're not an IDIOT for asking.
Idiots assume when they have no idea
Sorry to hear that, I hope you're doing better.Been gone awhile... stroke issues. I’m using a 67 A body 318 K member. Any ideas on mounts to mount the B engine or dabbing engine mounts to fit or just mount tranny and fab up mounts where the engine sits? Interesting stuff on the motor plate with thru bolts and insulating bushings too. Heard Mike and family from Schumachers was dealing with cancer issues too. Sad....
Glad to hear that.Thanks. I think I am...