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69greyghost
10-06-2013, 10:10 PM
Hey guys, I am having my issues with some of the parts chosen for my lsx swap. First off the car is a 69 camaro. The motor is an ls1 t56 combo. Here are the parts I have chosen are psi harness, LUK gold series clutch, Dynatech headers, dirty dingo mounting plates, energy suspension urethane motor mounts, and the holly lsx swap oil pan. The mechanic helping me with the install has told me that due to the oil pan I have the motor mounts and headers, I talked to my buddy and he told me that all I need to do is get the taller engine frame mounts and this will eleviate the issue at hand. That almost sounds to good to be true I even called summit to see if this was factual and they said there were some difference in the 327 engine frame mount vs the 350 mounts and they confirmed that there were two different frame mounts. I also found this link http://www.pozziracing.com/camaro_engine.htm that suggests the same thing. My buddy said he used all these parts I have except with a 4l60e and I guess the question is are the frame mounts different in height, 327 350? Should this make a difference at all? I ordered the mounts already from summit but I guess I am trying to ease my mind is all really. Thanks in advance guys, if I left out something I apologize, I am a lil frantic and hoping this is just my mechanics unfamiliarity with the some of the parts I chose.

Vince@Meanstreets
10-06-2013, 10:57 PM
Most builds I have been doing i made my own frame stands. This way you can stick it where everything fits.
It's easy if your guy can weld.

Che70velle
10-06-2013, 11:01 PM
So what's not fitting? Your pan, or your headers?
I'm not sure that the t56 will fit without tunnel mods either?

69greyghost
10-07-2013, 01:58 AM
So what's not fitting? Your pan, or your headers?
I'm not sure that the t56 will fit without tunnel mods either?



He said the headers are not fitting and the pan is an issue as-well. these are both issues because of the engine mounts.

Che70velle
10-07-2013, 06:27 AM
"Due to the oil pan I have the motor mounts and headers"

Sorry Man, I couldn't make out what you were trying to say.

69greyghost
10-07-2013, 09:49 AM
"Due to the oil pan I have the motor mounts and headers"

Sorry Man, I couldn't make out what you were trying to say.


There are issues with header and pan clearance due to the mounts.

Vince@Meanstreets
10-07-2013, 02:28 PM
Let me know if you need help with new frame stands.

IMPALA MAN
10-07-2013, 08:28 PM
Check out this link it reveals what a mess someone can get into. In short, a car 40 years old rolls into your garage, everything bolts up and next thing you know the headers drag the ground and your clutch chatters????
http://www.camaros.org/engine.shtml
Scroll down when you click on the link.

69greyghost
10-09-2013, 05:19 PM
I got the taller stands and its still not enough, honestly guys its looking like I may have to sell the holly oil pan and go with the autokraft pan. I guess the holley is for sale now.

NvrDun71
10-09-2013, 05:58 PM
Mast pan has more clearance up front as well

tubbed69
10-10-2013, 02:57 PM
I am not sure but if you would like to move engine position or not but if you use the 1.5" setback mounts or the Dirty Dingo adjustable mounts to set it back the F body pan works great and clears on stock subframe and steering linkage,I like the engines set back but it is harder to install if front sheet metal is already on.

aany001
10-10-2013, 09:36 PM
Jeff I agree with setting the engine back. I set mine back 1" and im running a stock frame in a 69 Camaro with the stock F body oil pan and a unisteer power rack! I used the tall frame mounts and stock engine mounts. I hope this helps!!

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Vince@Meanstreets
10-10-2013, 11:17 PM
From the sounds of it, its more of an up and down issue. The holley pans are rounded at the bottom and take up about a 1 1/8" of room over a Mast or ATS pan.

6D9 Matt
10-14-2013, 09:54 PM
From what I had heard, the Mast pan was a good pan to go with. What Im putting in my Camaro, but havent done the swap just yet. Will be a couple weeks. Im using Dirty Dingo slider mounts and Kooks headers.