Engine tower differences
Can anyone tell me the difference between 6 cyl and 8 cyl engine towers? Or is it just the location that differs? Also is the frame drilled for both the 6 and 8 positions?
I recently bought a 69 SWB with no engine or trans and plan to install a 350/350 combo. Any info is appreciated. Thanks. |
I was wondering that same thing about my 67, that i'm putting a 400sb in. It had a 250 in it.
thanks JHickson6 |
Does this help any?
Stock small block location. http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/885...4182643_vl.jpg |
The 6 cyl & v8 stands are different stampings,& do also bolt down in different positions(all holes are in the frame). The v8 will bolt down on the 6/250 stands,but does leave the HEI dist pretty tight to the firewall,as the engine is set back aprox 3 1/2" from factory v8 location. My longhorn is set up this way for a little weight transfer on the lwb truck. Good luck......crazy AL:)
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Thanks for the replies and info.
One more question. I understand the 8 cyl original location for the engine towers is the forward position, so I now know where to locate the towers in the frame. However, what is the difference in the towers themselves? When I got the truck all parts for it were in several boxes. The towers were included, but how can I tell if they are for a 6 cyl or 8cyl, and does it matter which are used so long as they are in the right location? Thanks again. |
If you look at longhorn's pic, his V8 towers mount to the front of the crossmember........the 6/250 towers mount to the rear of the crossmember. To answer the Q, yes they are different parts(6 to v8),but you can use either set. the 6 /292 towers are different (staggered), & cant be used to mount a v8. I would set the towers down on the frame, & see which set of holes line up.......6/250 stands in proper position should leave 1 bolt hole showing at the top of the frame rail ea side(ahead of the stand). Hope that helps.......Crazy AL :bowtie:
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Longhornmail, please tell me you bought the frame like that, or i'm going to start crying:eek:
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There is a thread...probably a few pages back on this.... titled been two years as of sunday. |
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