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    V8 frame mounts

    docmcg
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    Post by docmcg Sun May 16, 2021 9:30 am

    My 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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    Post by lear0 Sun May 16, 2021 7:18 pm

    yes they are different
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    Post by dix Mon May 17, 2021 1:55 am

    i can help you out.
    ii will send you some info tonight
    there is a lot to consider on the conversion


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    Post by dix Mon May 17, 2021 5:39 pm

    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.


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    Post by docmcg Tue May 18, 2021 7:36 am

    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.
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    Post by dix Tue May 18, 2021 4:21 pm

    is the tranny automatic or 3 speed


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    Post by docmcg Tue May 18, 2021 5:54 pm

    Automatic
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    Post by lear0 Wed May 19, 2021 1:57 pm

    yea,if youve got all that done,i think you can handle a set of motor mounts.
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    Post by dix Wed May 19, 2021 5:34 pm

    not sure what the last comment was in regards to


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