LS1/6sp in 70 nova. which motor mounts?

[Deeznuts]

Guys, I'm putting an ls1 and a 6sp. in a '70 nova. Im finding all sorts of options on engine mounts. Some put it in the stock location, some 1/2'', 1 1/2'', or 3" forward. What are your thoughts? What are most guys using on Camaros? I would guess the reason for moving it forward would be the shifter location? Thanks for any input!

[realcoray]

Originally Posted by Deeznuts

Guys, I'm putting an ls1 and a 6sp. in a '70 nova. Im finding all sorts of options on engine mounts. Some put it in the stock location, some 1/2'', 1 1/2'', or 3" forward. What are your thoughts? What are most guys using on Camaros? I would guess the reason for moving it forward would be the shifter location? Thanks for any input!

Stock location. I had some that I thought were stock but were 1" back and it caused issues. Went to stock and had no problem.

Generally speaking, you should look at the other parts you have and what they were designed against. Headers for example, if they used part X that is stock position, then you're going to want stock position etc.

[Deeznuts]

Originally Posted by realcoray

Stock location. I had some that I thought were stock but were 1" back and it caused issues. Went to stock and had no problem.

Generally speaking, you should look at the other parts you have and what they were designed against. Headers for example, if they used part X that is stock position, then you're going to want stock position etc.

Thanks for the reply. I plan to use Hookers cast exhaust manifold. I dont think they will get in the way of anything. I guess I was more concerned about the length of the trans and location of the shifter. Thanks again!

[NOPANTS68]

I used Edelbrock mounts and headers. I made my own simple trans crossmember due to the lack of options back then. I had tons of room everywhere- even with the rack and pinion kit. Now there's tons available. '68 Nova- LS1/T56.

[drednot]

Originally Posted by NOPANTS68

I used Edelbrock mounts and headers. I made my own simple trans crossmember due to the lack of options back then. I had tons of room everywhere- even with the rack and pinion kit. Now there's tons available. '68 Nova- LS1/T56.

Not to hijack this thread but....Did you have to modify your trans tunnel? I am trying to figure out which mounts to use and I was lead to believe that a t56 in a nova requires trans tunnel mods. I would rather not cut my floor. Thanks.

[NOPANTS68]

I had a TKO600 in it before which did require some pretty heavy tunnel mods so the T56 had tons of room. I think you still have to dom some light massaging to the tunnel mostly between the seats where the shifter pops up. That trans is gotta be a foot longer than a Muncie so that's usually the area where there's a conflict. I also remember the reverse block out sensor being trouble as far as height too. I made a block off plate for mine and ditched it.