Need motor mounts for 71 Firebird LS swap with TKO 600

[7firebird1]

Hello all! I am in need of a set of motor mounts for my 71 Firebird that I am dropping an LS engine in with a TKO 600. Not sure if I want it in the standard location or forward or set back. The car is going to be more of a mild pro touring car. I have also heard that the tunnel needs modified with the installation of the 6 speed. Anyone out there in G Land have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!!:knokwood:

[glassman]

I'd use the entire Holley/Hooker setup, i did and everything fits good. My headers are a little low for my liking but we're working on a solution for that.. But i'm not sure how the crossmember would fit up as those are design'd for a t-56. There are some good posts on NastyZ28 (which is a 2nd gen Camaro forum) but your info for that would be the same....good site with a load of good info....

[7firebird1]

Thanks Mike! How low is your car? I want mine to sit as low as possible and still be drivable.

[glassman]

My car is slammed, well pretty low, the headers sit 2.375 at there lowest point, which is fine....

[7firebird1]

Sweet!! That sounds about right to me. Thanks again Mike.

[jeremy30thz]

If you decide to use Stainless Works 2nd gen LS swap headers they come with the correct engine mounts. If you would like me to price a set for you shoot me a PM

[mikespeed95]

Glassman, any photos of your engine bay? I tried to sift through Nasty....not much luck.

Which Holley mounts did you use? I don't want the engine sitting too far forward.

[CamaroMike]

I notched my crossmember so I could sit low enough and give the pan plenty of clearance. I made my own mounts for the engine and trans, took a few hours but was worth it.

[CamaroMike]

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/timeattacks14/1969%20Camaro/77370AFC-19F3-4CDE-A3C7-B13F6936E041-968-000001B714109E13_zpsd59d2726.jpg (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/timeattacks14/media/1969%20Camaro/77370AFC-19F3-4CDE-A3C7-B13F6936E041-968-000001B714109E13_zpsd59d2726.jpg.html)



http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t386/timeattacks14/1969%20Camaro/8A15DFD0-6B35-413B-B177-A98BAE3849F9_zpsfy1w0uem.jpg (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/timeattacks14/media/1969%20Camaro/8A15DFD0-6B35-413B-B177-A98BAE3849F9_zpsfy1w0uem.jpg.html)

[7firebird1]

I don't have a crazy budget, so I am trying to go as thrifty as possible.

[CamaroMike]

It cost me $20 in metal and welding material, swap mounts are around $120 I believe and then the transmission cross member probably isn't cheap.

[glassman]

Glassman, any photos of your engine bay? I tried to sift through Nasty....not much luck.

Which Holley mounts did you use? I don't want the engine sitting too far forward.

Here under "Dis-traction" http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=41800

over at Nasty i'm "Mikes70"

[glassman]

I don't have a crazy budget, so I am trying to go as thrifty as possible.

The Holley stuff is very reasonable and pretty well sorted out...

[7firebird1]

I have a transmission crossmember that came with the TKO 600 kit from American Powertrain so I wouldn't need the one in the kit. Guess I could sell it...lol

[7firebird1]

Probably go with the Holley kit.