SB Chev V8 engine mount when fitting to FB/EK

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FB MAD
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SB Chev V8 engine mount when fitting to FB/EK

Post by FB MAD »

I don't ask too many questions here so it's my turn to ask for advice :oops: :oops: :oops:


I'm fitting 307 to EK.The 307 currently has no engine mounts.

When fitting small block chev to FB/EK using Castlemaine Rod Shop modified HR front end with front mount Torana rack.............................................................


............... Which is the best engine mount to use??....... and why??


I'm thinking HK/T/G :? :? :? .

Don't have access to any of the different mounts to appraise and don't have the $$$ to buy every different type ever made to see which fits best so was hoping someone here already running a SBC in an FB/EK can advise as to which is best to get for the install to save my time and $$$.

One other thing, I intend to run T350 trans on the 307 with a column shift if that makes the choice of engine mount more clear.

Thanks for any help in advance :D .
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Post by Trev »

No experience doing this sorry Terry, but I would think you would buy some of these.......
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HK-T-G-Engine-Mo ... 500wt_1182

and set the engine up in the bay and tac them in, remove the engine and finnish the job? Trev 8) .
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Post by FB MAD »

Thanks Trev,

Not sure whether to use these adaptors ? and/or use the HK/T/G engine mount as is ? or go the Corvette type ones ? blah,blah,blah etc etc etc.Didn't want to stuff around with the time and $$$ buying all the different type mounts and adaptors.

Hopefully someone who's already done the conversion will save my time and money for me :? ??
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Post by Mephious »

Terry, Im not sure what sort of problems you will have with the column shift in terms of clearnce etc.

All my cars have always been floor shift and I have never !!! dabbled with column linkages, will this require a full length steering box ? I cant picture how the linkages work with a rack-n-pinion set-up. Absolute novice when it comes to column shift :cry:

One concern I had with SBC in the sedan was clearance from the firewall and room for the pulleys. I also wanted the supercharger under the bonnet concealed hence I needed to be able to adjust the engine up and down.

The best way to have such flexibility is to use an engine plate. I had mounts welded above the chassis rails. I didnt use the front xmember mounts at all. The other neat thing is you can then remove the front xmember whenever (undo steering/brakelines and 4 bolts) without pulling out the engine as it hangs there off the engine plate mounts on the chassis.

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Might be worthwhile if you can already predict issues with the column shift. If you need other help , please pm as I will get the alert on the emails :wink: Works always a pain in the arse so I get on here very sparadically.
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EKWagon

Post by EKWagon »

is your engineer asking for a colapsable column? can help out with that aspect if he is, if not you may have clearance issues for the shifter
Use HT HK HG Chev mounts and fabricate brackets, I have the exact part number somewhere of the best ones to use
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