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Old 10-12-2009, 10:42 AM   #75
Chevy1TonFun
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Re: 71 4x4 BBC Swap: Doing what I should have done the first time!

The DIY4X 67-72 crossmember is designed for a SBC. Yes, it bolts right in. So my issues are for a BBC. I talked with Kurt and he sent me another crossmember, but this one is just the pieces so that I can weld them together to fit the BBC.


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Originally Posted by Ridin' High View Post
I hit a roadblock... The DIY4x cross member lowered the motor down quite a bit, causing the the headers to have serious clearance issues. I moved the engine forward 3 1/4" so the frame is narrower, but the tall valve covers clear the firewall. The exhaust ports on the heads are about an inch or two above the frame instead of 3-4". Any suggestions?
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