4th gen vs. 3rd gen
01-24-2011, 05:12 PM
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4th gen vs. 3rd gen
Hey I have searched and just need to know, are the 4th gen LT1 motor mounts going to fit in my 87?
01-24-2011, 05:35 PM
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01-24-2011, 05:56 PM
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Re: 4th gen vs. 3rd gen
No. All the parts in thirdgen V8 motor mounts must be used for a LT1 swap. Then the passenger side motor mount clamshell must be grinded down if using the a/c because the a/c compressor will hit it.
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Re: 4th gen vs. 3rd gen
My car doesn't have factory ac. How hard is it to add with a 95 donor car? Also where is a good place to get v8 mounts? eBay ones won't ship to Canada and I'm assuming the dealership will be insane prices. Any online sources one could suggest? Thanks
01-24-2011, 06:33 PM
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I'd try a local salvage yard or ask on the classified section on here. For the a/c you will need all thirdgen parts except the lines that have to be custom made and LT1 compressor.
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Re: 4th gen vs. 3rd gen
Are you trying to say that the 4th gen/LT1 motor mounts will not work in a 3rd gen? That you must use the 3rd gen motor mounts to put a LT1 in a 3rd gen? 
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Re: 4th gen vs. 3rd gen
lt1's have funky motor mounts IIRC, but the 3rd gen v6 mounts are different than the v8 mounts and you cant use them.
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Re: 4th gen vs. 3rd gen
Bolt the SBC clamshells to the LT1, and drop the LT1 onto the SBC lower mounts mounted in the v8 position on the K-member. Done.
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