1970-81 DSE Frame "Extras"

[Z06vette]

Originally I had them because I had a C6 oil pan, and stainless works headers. Since the DSE headers req'd set back mounts, I thought the SW would as well. I had everything back in the car, but the FAST 102 was against the firewall. I could have modded the firewall, but I had just welded up the uneeded holes & repainted it. The headers were about 1/8" from the toeboard on the driver's side, and the alt was about that close to the frame.(F body Acc) I switched mounts to stock location and went to F body oil pan. Everything fits well. Amazing how much difference 1" can make. I can just about slide my hand between the floor and the crossmember with the G-force.
Scott

[Vegas69]

That crossmember looks like it was built to tow the titanic.

[badazz81z28]

For any future Inquires, the Speed Tech 67-69 adjustable Camaro crossmember as well as the Bowler Transmission crossmember do not fit. They physically bolt to the frame, just not enough set-back.

[Blake Foster]

Originally Posted by badazz81z28

For any future Inquires, the Speed Tech 67-69 adjustable Camaro crossmember as well as the Bowler Transmission crossmember do not fit. They physically bolt to the frame, just not enough set-back.

how could there be not enough set back? the AST has 4" of adjustment and works on the factory frame?
it should fit up in the floor recess on the body which corresponds to the trans location??? I do get that it is tight to the floor due to DSE raising the sub frame mount but the set back should be the same???

you have obviously tried it so I am not questioning that just questioning it?

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by badazz81z28

For any future Inquires, the Speed Tech 67-69 adjustable Camaro crossmember as well as the Bowler Transmission crossmember do not fit. They physically bolt to the frame, just not enough set-back.

It would really help if you gave way better information in your posts. Like DID YOU HAPPEN TO PURCHASE SET BACK MOUNTS for the motor?? And then did you expect a standard transmission crossmember to work with that?

[badazz81z28]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

It would really help if you gave way better information in your posts. Like DID YOU HAPPEN TO PURCHASE SET BACK MOUNTS for the motor?? And then did you expect a standard transmission crossmember to work with that?

There are no other options for the sec gen camaro DSE frame that I know of. You can't get stock position frame stands/adapters. Btw it was mentioned the ATS adjustable did work fysa.

The post could be more civilized, if you relaxed a little.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by badazz81z28

There are no other options for the sec gen camaro DSE frame that I know of. You can't get stock position frame stands/adapters. Btw it was mentioned the ATS adjustable did work fysa.

The post could be more civilized, if you relaxed a little.

its the caps isn't it

[badazz81z28]

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

how could there be not enough set back? the AST has 4" of adjustment and works on the factory frame?
it should fit up in the floor recess on the body which corresponds to the trans location??? I do get that it is tight to the floor due to DSE raising the sub frame mount but the set back should be the same???

you have obviously tried it so I am not questioning that just questioning it?

Beyond me, what boggles me is why it has so much forward adjustment. If it's for a t56, you would never need to push it that much forward.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Is that what is not fitting?

Loosen all the bolts to the mounts, crossmember to the frame
Then start all the bolts, then tighten them.

[badazz81z28]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

Is that what is not fitting?

Loosen all the bolts to the mounts, crossmember to the frame
Then start all the bolts, then tighten them.

Not exactly, the crossmember' forward bolt hole is put in the center hole on the frame. I would need to drill holes in the frame, not quite ready for that.