by docmcg Sun May 16, 2021 9:30 amMy truck is an original 6 cylinder model and I’ve given consideration to installing a V8. Are the frame mounts different for a V8 truck than the mounts for a 6 cylinder? If so, does anyone have a pair they’d like to part with?
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V8 frame mounts
docmcg- Number of posts : 205
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lear0- Number of posts : 86
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yes they are different
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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i can help you out.
ii will send you some info tonight
there is a lot to consider on the conversion
ii will send you some info tonight
there is a lot to consider on the conversion
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
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steve scott in ohio has the mounts your looking for
if you are considering the swap you will also need
the engine to motor mount brackets
new aluminum rad, with a shroud.
maybe a electric fan
belly ban if yours is missing
you should consider up dating your engine wiring,
electronic ignition system
a 2 field alternator
a electronic voltage regulator as well
i will send you Steve's # in a pm. i don't post phone #1s to the public.
hope this helps.
Dix...
if you are considering the swap you will also need
the engine to motor mount brackets
new aluminum rad, with a shroud.
maybe a electric fan
belly ban if yours is missing
you should consider up dating your engine wiring,
electronic ignition system
a 2 field alternator
a electronic voltage regulator as well
i will send you Steve's # in a pm. i don't post phone #1s to the public.
hope this helps.
Dix...
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docmcg- Number of posts : 205
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My truck is currently sitting totally naked 3’ in the air on pipe welding stands. I have a new wiring harness. I just installed a power steering assist from a Saturn Vue. Over the winter I swapped the solid Ibeam axle for IFS and put parallel 4 link suspension in the rear. Installing a V8 shouldn’t be that much more difficult. Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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is the tranny automatic or 3 speed
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docmcg- Number of posts : 205
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Automatic
lear0- Number of posts : 86
Location : wichita ,ks
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yea,if youve got all that done,i think you can handle a set of motor mounts.
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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not sure what the last comment was in regards to
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