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Does anyone know if i can buy Engine mounts for 308 or chev v8 into LC or LJ torana? also can you buy a door pin remover? |
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To mount a 308 into an LJ you would just use V8 LH/LX brackets that go between the block and the rubbers. If you use these brackets off an HT-WB it will still fit but be a fraction higher.
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You shouldn't need a custom sump for a 308 (I think). Not sure about the Chev.
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You shouldnt need a custom sump for a 308 (I think). Not sure about the Chev.
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I am only going by logic here with the sump. LH/LH 6s used the same sump as an HQ-WB same goes for the V8s but the LC/LJ 6 cyl has its own unique sump and there was no V8 variant so I would take an educated guess that the HQ-WB LH/LX V8 sump would
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I am only going by logic here with the sump. LH/LH 6's used the same sump as an HQ-WB same goes for the V8's but the LC/LJ 6 cyl has it's own unique sump and there was no V8 variant so I would take an educated guess that the HQ-WB LH/LX V8 sump wou
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As Jim stated std engine mounts can be used (HQ-HZ). But as Jim as mentioned a std HQ-HZ sump will not fit.
From memory it sits about two inches to far forward of the rear of the crossmember.
I seem to remember that you have to remove the lip on the L/H
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