Question about I-6 engine towers... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Shane* · 11-19-2002, 05:28 PM

I know the I-6 engine towers mount in the back 2 holes on the chassis...hence the engine sitting further back. But do they mount the engine "lower" in the frame? (closer to the crossmember)

Thanks...

**1971Stepside** · 11-19-2002, 05:59 PM

Shane, I am not 100 percent sure. What I can tell you is the stands are very similiar in height. I just can't remember how the 6 sits on them compared to the 8. Sorry, not much help. I have my 8 (or will have...it was previously) sitting on the 6 stands in the back position.

crazy longhorn · 11-19-2002, 06:29 PM

Shane, if there is any difference.....it cant be more than about 1/4". I tryed to get a measure 1 time, & as far as i can see the crank centerline is on about a 4 degree angle, so the height will change a little by moving the engine, but not very much in that 3 1/2" of setback. My longhorn is on 6 /250 stands,& i run the long waterpump,& havent had issues with centering the fan in the rad shroud.......

11-19-2002, 05:28 PM	#1
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Question about I-6 engine towers... I know the I-6 engine towers mount in the back 2 holes on the chassis...hence the engine sitting further back. But do they mount the engine "lower" in the frame? (closer to the crossmember) Thanks...

11-19-2002, 05:59 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Shane, I am not 100 percent sure. What I can tell you is the stands are very similiar in height. I just can't remember how the 6 sits on them compared to the 8. Sorry, not much help. I have my 8 (or will have...it was previously) sitting on the 6 stands in the back position. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-19-2002, 06:29 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Shane, if there is any difference.....it cant be more than about 1/4". I tryed to get a measure 1 time, & as far as i can see the crank centerline is on about a 4 degree angle, so the height will change a little by moving the engine, but not very much in that 3 1/2" of setback. My longhorn is on 6 /250 stands,& i run the long waterpump,& havent had issues with centering the fan in the rad shroud....... __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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