I'm curious if these mount plates will work: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2549049111...d=link&campid=5335822911&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
(let me know if that link won't work)
The ad says they're for a 73-98 GM truck or "other cars that use the clam shell" mount. Are all the SBC clam shells the same after 73 (or 75 I think actually)? I think they changed again in 88? Some searching seemed to indicate they are, or maybe not. And you can't trust a sketchy eBay seller to be right...
Since my car has the Olds engine in it I'd rather just buy a mount plate that has the "clamshell" integrated into it, since I don't believe what's on my engine can be used.
ICT billet also sells this kit: https://www.ictbillet.com/1975-1987...steel-clamshell-bracket-motor-conversion.html
Which says it positions the engine exactly as a SBC was, or so that the transmission is in the exact same place. Reading between the lines I believe this means that it's the same as the 1" set back mounts if you use the factory clamshells. I'm not sure if ICT Billet ships to me, I'd lean towards just buying their product if they do, assuming that's the right one.
I already ordered a 302-1 style oil pan.
(let me know if that link won't work)
The ad says they're for a 73-98 GM truck or "other cars that use the clam shell" mount. Are all the SBC clam shells the same after 73 (or 75 I think actually)? I think they changed again in 88? Some searching seemed to indicate they are, or maybe not. And you can't trust a sketchy eBay seller to be right...
Since my car has the Olds engine in it I'd rather just buy a mount plate that has the "clamshell" integrated into it, since I don't believe what's on my engine can be used.
ICT billet also sells this kit: https://www.ictbillet.com/1975-1987...steel-clamshell-bracket-motor-conversion.html
Which says it positions the engine exactly as a SBC was, or so that the transmission is in the exact same place. Reading between the lines I believe this means that it's the same as the 1" set back mounts if you use the factory clamshells. I'm not sure if ICT Billet ships to me, I'd lean towards just buying their product if they do, assuming that's the right one.
I already ordered a 302-1 style oil pan.