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whitesswj · 07-02-2004, 02:12 AM

When i get ready to mount that 350 in the CE what motor mounts will i need?
The motor mounts for the 80 to 85 motor or the 68 motormounts. Mind you i'v got the orgional towers already in the truck, hince the CE.

Or will i need to have some mounts fabed up for me.

thanks sswj

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-02-2004, 05:50 AM

I bought a GM crate motor 350 in '99 for my '71 Jimmy. It dropped right in, but I did get a crate motor from the dealer for my vintage.
(My '68s got an L6, but the frame doesn't look much different otherwise.)

68C15 · 07-02-2004, 06:52 AM

use the '68 mounts. they will bolt right up to engine. later ones will fit engine but not the towers. one word of caution, the '68 mounts & towers will not fit any stock manifolds other than thr ram horn style. if you are using headers disregard the last statement.
Todd

whitesswj · 07-02-2004, 08:20 AM

but when i go to the parts store which mounts do i need to ask for?
sswj

crazy longhorn · 07-02-2004, 08:40 AM

The I 6 & the sb use the same eng mounts( same pn). The stands are different, as far as placement front to rear on the eng, but the sb will mount on the i 6 stands. if you are running a stick, with the bell crossmember, i would use the i 6 stands.....to swap to the sb stands, you will also need to swap the bell crossmember. good luck,crazyL

Tx Firefighter · 07-02-2004, 11:33 AM

Ask for 68 mounts at the parts store. They usually run 6 to 11 bucks each.

07-02-2004, 02:12 AM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	for you guys who have put a 350 in a 68 When i get ready to mount that 350 in the CE what motor mounts will i need? The motor mounts for the 80 to 85 motor or the 68 motormounts. Mind you i'v got the orgional towers already in the truck, hince the CE. Or will i need to have some mounts fabed up for me. thanks sswj __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

07-02-2004, 05:50 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,567	I bought a GM crate motor 350 in '99 for my '71 Jimmy. It dropped right in, but I did get a crate motor from the dealer for my vintage. (My '68s got an L6, but the frame doesn't look much different otherwise.) __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-02-2004, 06:52 AM	#3
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	use the '68 mounts. they will bolt right up to engine. later ones will fit engine but not the towers. one word of caution, the '68 mounts & towers will not fit any stock manifolds other than thr ram horn style. if you are using headers disregard the last statement. Todd __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

07-02-2004, 08:20 AM	#4
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	but when i go to the parts store which mounts do i need to ask for? sswj __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

07-02-2004, 08:40 AM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	The I 6 & the sb use the same eng mounts( same pn). The stands are different, as far as placement front to rear on the eng, but the sb will mount on the i 6 stands. if you are running a stick, with the bell crossmember, i would use the i 6 stands.....to swap to the sb stands, you will also need to swap the bell crossmember. good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-02-2004, 11:33 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Ask for 68 mounts at the parts store. They usually run 6 to 11 bucks each. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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