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Title: Another V8 conversion question
Post by: jharmke on March 09, 2016, 08:58:30 AM
I have seen a bunch of posts regarding V8 conversions. However, I think I hit a snag as I am converting a V6 and I think the V6 frame mounts (NOT MOTOR MOUNTS) are different from the 4 cylinder as I my engine is not sitting right. I am using the mustang II motor mounts but the engine does not sit right and is off centered by a good inch. Dop the v6 INCH FRAME mounts work with the conversion or do I need the 4 cylinder...and are they different in the first place?

Any ideas? Also, any idea where to buy the needed frame mounts if they are wrong in the first place?

Thanks,
Jim
Title: Re: Another V8 conversion question
Post by: enzo on March 09, 2016, 09:13:57 AM
I have a stock '75 V6.  I have taken the engine to rebuild it, and, yes, the engine IS offset to the passenger side.  I am not able to slide my hand down between exhaust manifold and the frame.   The only reason I can think of is to give plenty of clearance for the steering shaft.
Enzo.
Title: Re: Another V8 conversion question
Post by: Reeves1 on March 19, 2016, 09:45:17 AM
All the V 8 conversions I've done , I center the engine.
I've always made my own frame mounts.

However.... I have a set of front mounts I may use on the next build. Pictures and links to them : http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php?topic=22522.60
Title: Re: Another V8 conversion question
Post by: 79prostreet on March 19, 2016, 02:06:21 PM
I off-set mine to leave room for steering and master cyl,one thing to remember w/ my build is that very little of the car floor was used.