From my PM... Nothing really private in there, and more eyes, ears, and minds help...
Like I said before, the V8 is farther forward, so the transmission is farther forward, so the transmission rear mount crossmember is farther forward (This I know FOR SURE, as the T-case/fuel tank skid plate for the V8 is 4" longer than the one for the I6, and is a different part number from GM). Because the transmission is farther forward, but the axles are in the same place on both I6 and V8, you will also need the front and rear drive shafts from the V8, as the front drive shaft is 4" shorter, and the rear is 4" longer.
I really have no idea on engine mounts, but the engines are physically much different, and the TB was originally designed without the V8, so I guess I can't see them being the same, with the V8 being used in other things, and having standard mounting locations...
I'll gladly take pictures and measurements of mine if you need them...
I asked him to post this here Monday, and haven't heard anything, so I'll post it...
Hid-hq said:
Ok so def take pics and measurements....Nope 99% sure the frames are identical......But the motor mounts pads and brackets reposition the motors......
Take a measurement form the firewall to dead center of the mount in the mounting hole.....
I'll try and get measurements tonight, of the firewall to engine mount, rear ending crossmember to T-case/trans crossmember, and front and rear drive shaft lengths (shaft, itself, not including U-joints)...
I asked him to post this here Monday, and haven't heard anything, so I'll post it...
I'll try and get measurements tonight, of the firewall to engine mount, rear ending crossmember to T-case/trans crossmember, and front and rear drive shaft lengths (shaft, itself, not including U-joints)...
I suspect it does... The 5.3L SWB came out the same year as the SS, and the sticker on the side of my frame says "V8", not "LH6" or something...
Didn't get a chance to take measurements last night... my sister's in town from CA... I'll try tonight...
Mike
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