motor mount question

greg fulk · 07-15-2010, 12:10 PM

are the frame mounts on a 6cyl the same as a small block on 69 nova?

Mike Taylor 3601 · 07-15-2010, 01:55 PM

Can't remember exactly but I think they are the same stands with engine mounts on engine being different and same stands on frame.I think 6 & small block were the same and big block stands different.
Mike Taylor 3601

Lew Silverman · 07-15-2010, 02:41 PM

Greg,

As I remember the frame brackets were different, because of the the way the six sat in the chassis, versus the V-8. I believe the V-8's all used the same frame bracket, Group 0.029.

Lew

reera · 07-15-2010, 02:55 PM

I had to change out the frame mounts (stands) on my '71 when I went from the 6 banger to a SBC.

Ryan

cad · 07-15-2010, 03:43 PM

The frame mounts are the same as 1st gen Camaro, but I cant recall L6 frame brackets being the same or not, and parts houses are not listing them separately... My 68 had a straight 6 when got it, but we changed that out in 1987 and I cant remember that far back.

http://www.classicindustries.com/con...&keyword=frame mount

Tom keedle · 07-15-2010, 05:35 PM

usta be the big trick was to use small block frame mounts with a big block (set the engine back a bit) but i cant tell ya as far as the 6 vs 8 frame mounts.
i got a pair of V8 ones if you need 'em....

Grant Eldridge · 07-15-2010, 08:24 PM

From memory, the frame brackets are different for 6 cyl., small block, and big block. If I am correct, the small and big block mounts differ in the offset side to side ie the big block mounts move the motor slightly to the right for clearance from the factory. You can bolt the big block into the car on small block frame mounts, but may have issues such as header clearance or oil pan depending on what you have. Companies like Elston headers apparently have a Camaro clip setup as an adjustable jig for whichever set you are using and need to know to properly fit their custom headers to your chassis. There might be info on their web site, but in any case the different frame brackets are readily available from Year One and other reproduction suppliers. Hope this helps....

Billy Nees · 07-15-2010, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg fulk

are the frame mounts on a 6cyl the same as a small block on 69 nova?

Hi Greg, No.

greg fulk · 07-16-2010, 01:10 AM

Thanks Billy. Crap! Dad has a broken/gone frame mount on drivers side....need one! I always ran a strap on my car so not to tear-up mount.

Billy Nees · 07-16-2010, 05:49 AM

I might have one. I'll try to get a look later and get back to you.

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Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,369 Likes: 348 Liked 292 Times in 101 Posts	Re: motor mount question Can't remember exactly but I think they are the same stands with engine mounts on engine being different and same stands on frame.I think 6 & small block were the same and big block stands different. Mike Taylor 3601

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Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: motor mount question Greg, As I remember the frame brackets were different, because of the the way the six sat in the chassis, versus the V-8. I believe the V-8's all used the same frame bracket, Group 0.029. Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

07-15-2010, 02:55 PM	#4
reera Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 50 Likes: 3 Liked 31 Times in 6 Posts	Re: motor mount question I had to change out the frame mounts (stands) on my '71 when I went from the 6 banger to a SBC. Ryan

07-15-2010, 03:43 PM	#5
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 700 Likes: 200 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: motor mount question The frame mounts are the same as 1st gen Camaro, but I cant recall L6 frame brackets being the same or not, and parts houses are not listing them separately... My 68 had a straight 6 when got it, but we changed that out in 1987 and I cant remember that far back. http://www.classicindustries.com/con...&keyword=frame mount

07-15-2010, 05:35 PM	#6
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: motor mount question usta be the big trick was to use small block frame mounts with a big block (set the engine back a bit) but i cant tell ya as far as the 6 vs 8 frame mounts. i got a pair of V8 ones if you need 'em....

07-15-2010, 08:24 PM	#7
Grant Eldridge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: motor mount question From memory, the frame brackets are different for 6 cyl., small block, and big block. If I am correct, the small and big block mounts differ in the offset side to side ie the big block mounts move the motor slightly to the right for clearance from the factory. You can bolt the big block into the car on small block frame mounts, but may have issues such as header clearance or oil pan depending on what you have. Companies like Elston headers apparently have a Camaro clip setup as an adjustable jig for whichever set you are using and need to know to properly fit their custom headers to your chassis. There might be info on their web site, but in any case the different frame brackets are readily available from Year One and other reproduction suppliers. Hope this helps....

07-16-2010, 01:10 AM	#9
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: motor mount question Thanks Billy. Crap! Dad has a broken/gone frame mount on drivers side....need one! I always ran a strap on my car so not to tear-up mount. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

07-16-2010, 05:49 AM	#10
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,485 Likes: 3,587 Liked 7,682 Times in 1,730 Posts	Re: motor mount question I might have one. I'll try to get a look later and get back to you. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K