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Old 03-19-2014, 09:06 PM   #1
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Quick question on CPP motor mounts

Hey guys . . .

Might be a dumb question but . . . I have the 85 crossmember in place (not 100% bolted yet thought) and was mocking up the motor mounts. I believe I have the right position/orientation for them, but wanted to confirm I have the correct mounting location, since I've read a few people have them in either a "forward" or "back" position. I'm guessing the photos depict the "forward" position?





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Old 03-19-2014, 09:15 PM   #2
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Re: Quick question on CPP motor mounts

looks like the forward position to me. my original v8 is in the rear holes
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Old 03-19-2014, 10:22 PM   #3
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Re: Quick question on CPP motor mounts

If one wants to do the original position I guess they need to drill a new lower hole?
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Old 03-20-2014, 08:06 AM   #4
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Re: Quick question on CPP motor mounts

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If one wants to do the original position I guess they need to drill a new lower hole?
Yep, they designed these for the forward locations. Just drill a hole in the crossmember for the rear location use.
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Old 11-22-2014, 02:37 AM   #5
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Yep, they designed these for the forward locations. Just drill a hole in the crossmember for the rear location use.
I put mine in the forward position... and it seems to be working ok... what are the issues with forward position vs rear position??
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Old 11-23-2014, 03:22 AM   #6
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Re: Quick question on CPP motor mounts

The '63-'66 trucks originally had the small blocks in the rear location. When you move the engine forward, various things that connect to the engine will need to be altered. Things such as the clutch bellcrank, radiator hoses, exhaust, bellhousing mount, if used, etc. Also moving the engine forward moves weight from the rear of the truck to the front, which is already heavier than the rear.



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I put mine in the forward position... and it seems to be working ok... what are the issues with forward position vs rear position??
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Old 11-23-2014, 03:25 AM   #7
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Re: Quick question on CPP motor mounts

Pretty much everything that I have already dealt with. And using the forward position was favorable for me as I am running a 383 with roller rockers which mean taller valve covers. In the forward position, I have tons of room between my valve covers and the firewall.

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