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sunkistcamaro
10-20-2009, 08:27 PM
Hi guys,
Im putting in a LS1 and 4l60 into my 69 camaro.
My goal is to fab my own engine adapter plates for the camaro's stock mounts. I decided not to buy a set because I would like to keep my newer drive shaft that I had made for the 700r4 that just came out. I think this can be done as long as my eldelbrock headers dont hit anything.

Long story short....
I see all these mounts out there with a countersunk bolts. Do you know what size bolts are needed to thread in to the block? I guess I can get them from MSCdirect if not locally.
Has anyone had any luck making there own plates? Im using 1/4" plate steel.
Thanks!

Edit:
Reference plates -> http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/500/-12.jpg
sunkistcamaro
10-20-2009, 08:34 PM
This is what Im using for reference dimensions.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
69importkilla
10-21-2009, 04:07 PM
I've made them succesfully with a TRUMPF laser but for the effort just purchse the Edelbrocks. They come with all the fasteners and arent that expensive. Just my two cents..
1badchevelle
10-21-2009, 05:18 PM
I've made them succesfully with a TRUMPF laser but for the effort just purchse the Edelbrocks. They come with all the fasteners and arent that expensive. Just my two cents..

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sunkistcamaro
10-21-2009, 05:26 PM
I dont mind buying them as long as it puts the tail shaft at the same location. I really don't even know if thats possible.
b-man
10-21-2009, 05:30 PM
If you're using Edelbrock headers then use the Edelbrock plates, the two are made to work together and keep the engine and trans in the stock location.

They only cost about $70, make it easy on yourself.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/DSC02758-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/1964Tempest-1.jpg
sunkistcamaro
10-21-2009, 05:39 PM
Oh I did not know it leaves the engine in a stock location!
I thought it pushes it back a inch. I have edelbrock headers & autokraft pan.
69importkilla
10-22-2009, 06:36 PM
on my 69 the Edelbrock plates kept everything within a 1/4" of the stock location.
sunkistcamaro
10-22-2009, 07:10 PM
Cool, that should allow me to keep my drive shaft!
Thanks