69 Camaro B/S - Page 10

Keith Bennett · 06-22-2018, 04:59 PM

The motor mount deal reared its ugly head again. To my understanding the BB mounts roll the motor 1/2' to the passenger side. With the SB mounts I loose the clearance on the header, Its not touching but its as close as it gets, I guess a small dent is in order. I also had to change the Z bar out for the SB one.
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Nice job on your project, can I ask why you had to change ZB to the Small Block one?

J&S Racing · 06-22-2018, 06:03 PM

Nice job on your project, can I ask why you had to change ZB to the Small Block one?[/QUOTE]

Thanks!
I used SB frame and motor mounts for the oil pan to clear the drag link. From what I have read the BB mounts roll the motor 1/2" to the passenger side. The BB z bar is 1/2" longer than the SB one to acount for that. I was looking at shimming out the frame mount for the z bar but with the SB one it fits like a glove.

This is the same reason I'm tight on the header. Stahl recommended the BB mounts with these headers.

Alan Nyhus · 06-23-2018, 01:54 PM

Honestly, if it was mine I'd face the mounting bosses off about .125 to move the box laterally. The rag joint should accomodate this. The column could be loosened up and lined up accordingly, as well. Then, no header gasket...just a thin bead of sealer like Valco Aluminized silicone.

For what it's worth. -Al

Hacksaw · 06-23-2018, 02:04 PM

Do a mock up with a Vega Box. Note: You may need a special Pitman arm if you go that route.

Painter · 06-23-2018, 02:31 PM

Calvin Elston makes the nearest smallest motor mounts for your car. You can put the motor where you need it to be. Also save a lot of time changing motors. The work like a motor plate. Completely NHRA legal for stock eleminator.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-23-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Honestly, if it was mine I'd face the mounting bosses off about .125 to move the box laterally. The rag joint should accomodate this. The column could be loosened up and lined up accordingly, as well. Then, no header gasket...just a thin bead of sealer like Valco Aluminized silicone.

For what it's worth. -Al

That's a great idea.

J&S Racing · 06-23-2018, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Honestly, if it was mine I'd face the mounting bosses off about .125 to move the box laterally. The rag joint should accomodate this. The column could be loosened up and lined up accordingly, as well. Then, no header gasket...just a thin bead of sealer like Valco Aluminized silicone.

For what it's worth. -Al

Definitely not a bad idea..

J&S Racing · 06-23-2018, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Do a mock up with a Vega Box. Note: You may need a special Pitman arm if you go that route.

I originally was gonna go this route but was talk out of it. I ended up using a stock manual box since its a little more heavy duty.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-23-2018, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by J&S Racing

Definitely not a bad idea..

And a very cost effective idea too.

Larry Hill · 07-04-2018, 07:08 AM

Hope to see you and the car in the lanes soon. Some nice work! Good Luck.

06-22-2018, 04:59 PM	#91
Keith Bennett Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 196 Likes: 441 Liked 69 Times in 36 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro B/S The motor mount deal reared its ugly head again. To my understanding the BB mounts roll the motor 1/2' to the passenger side. With the SB mounts I loose the clearance on the header, Its not touching but its as close as it gets, I guess a small dent is in order. I also had to change the Z bar out for the SB one. [IMG] Nice job on your project, can I ask why you had to change ZB to the Small Block one? __________________ Keith A/S 2990/Terri A/SA 2991 "Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"

06-22-2018, 06:03 PM	#92
J&S Racing Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 280 Likes: 102 Liked 288 Times in 78 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro B/S Nice job on your project, can I ask why you had to change ZB to the Small Block one?[/QUOTE] Thanks! I used SB frame and motor mounts for the oil pan to clear the drag link. From what I have read the BB mounts roll the motor 1/2" to the passenger side. The BB z bar is 1/2" longer than the SB one to acount for that. I was looking at shimming out the frame mount for the z bar but with the SB one it fits like a glove. This is the same reason I'm tight on the header. Stahl recommended the BB mounts with these headers.

06-23-2018, 01:54 PM	#93
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,163 Likes: 1,013 Liked 761 Times in 225 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro B/S Honestly, if it was mine I'd face the mounting bosses off about .125 to move the box laterally. The rag joint should accomodate this. The column could be loosened up and lined up accordingly, as well. Then, no header gasket...just a thin bead of sealer like Valco Aluminized silicone. For what it's worth. -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

06-23-2018, 02:04 PM	#94
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 838 Likes: 148 Liked 276 Times in 151 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro B/S Do a mock up with a Vega Box. Note: You may need a special Pitman arm if you go that route.

06-23-2018, 02:31 PM	#95
Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 161 Times in 45 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro B/S Calvin Elston makes the nearest smallest motor mounts for your car. You can put the motor where you need it to be. Also save a lot of time changing motors. The work like a motor plate. Completely NHRA legal for stock eleminator.

07-04-2018, 07:08 AM	#100
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,272 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: 69 Camaro B/S Hope to see you and the car in the lanes soon. Some nice work! Good Luck. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817