69 Camaro BB Frame mnts

[waynemiller]

I install a 502HO in my 69 Z, I bought frame mounts from RicK's and they don't fit. The motor mounts won't line up(way off). I reinstalled the small blk mnts and got the engine in. The oil pan is resting on the frame. Does anybody have a GM pair of frame mounts? I have been looking but have had no luck.

Wayne

[William]

First of all you will need a bb crossmamber if the car has a T400; manual trans can be made to work with the sb crossmember.

67-68, 69 frame brackets and motor mounts don't interchange. If you have 67-68 bb frame brackets you must use 67-68 motor mounts. 69 bb frame brackets must use 69 motor mounts. A bb will fit on sb brackets but exhaust, power steering, radiator, etc. will prove to be a headache.

I believe all crate bbs use a 5 quart pan which does not fit a Camaro/Chevelle chassis. Chevy doesn't offer a 4 quart pan for later bbs but the aftermarket does.

[Racefan]

Not wanting to hijack a thread, but will sb frame mounts work on a car WITHOUT PS or PB? The engine doesn't need to move over to clear the PS pump, and the lack of power booster should provide room for clearance......right?

[William]

They will; some 427 dealer-converted '67 Camaros were done on sb brackets. But even with manual steering there is very little room for headers. On 67s I believe the LH rocker cover cannot be removed due to interference with the wiper motor. Manual trans cars may require a modified Z-bar.

[zl12iv]

Will 70camaro bbc mounts work in 69 camaro....for small block..?

[Rick H]

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Will 70camaro bbc mounts work in 69 camaro....for small block..?

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No, different subframe.

Rick H.