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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: tjs69 on October 02, 2012, 09:06:48 PM

Title: Big Block engine offset
Post by: tjs69 on October 02, 2012, 09:06:48 PM

Hi guy's !

I noticed in your engine/frame mount that you mentioned that Big Blocks were moved to the passenger side by 1".

This is actually only 1/2".  If you measure from the carburetor stud to each fender you should get approximately 24 3/4" driver's side and 25 3/4" on the passenger side.  The difference in your measurements is 1", but the engine is only moved off of center 1/2". (1/2" offset)

Example: Distance from center to each fender = approx. 25 1/4 "  Add 1/2" to driver's side =25 3/4". Subtract 1/2" from passenger side = 24 3/4"

This 1/2" offset matches the transmission crossmembers 1/2" offset .  The transmission crossmember also moves the transmission mount 3/4" forward of the small blocks location.

The BB engine frame mounts also move the engine forward that 3/4", also.

Thanks Guys !

Tom

Title: Re: Big Block engine offset
Post by: lcmc on October 04, 2012, 12:16:27 AM

If you read it the key word is "offset" not moved.

Title: Re: Big Block engine offset
Post by: camaro jock on October 06, 2012, 04:59:13 PM

Thanks for the math lesson I did not know it was so complicated. :D