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10-26-2015 #1
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LS engine does not fit in 1969 Nova
I wanted to put the motor in today but it didn't go in.
Its a 1969 Chevy Nova with stock frame. The motor is a LS1 from a 2000 Camaro.
The Alternator hits the frame and on the drivers side the holes of the mounts are far apart.
Passenger side is almost in.....
I have stock motor mounts and frame brackets.
The adapter plate is just a simple flat piece of metal.
Please help. What is the solution?
1968 Camaro, 400SBC, Baer T4 13", Airride, Autometer, 18" Intro's, March, LED taillights, Magnaflow, König seats.
1969 Nova, LS1/4L60e, Bear brakes, ridetech suspension, AFX spindles, 69 Camaro bumpers + some custom touches.
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10-26-2015 #2
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pull the alternator off and see if it drops down on the mounts, looks as if it will. my cousin has a 9 Camaro (same subrame as you) and he had to clearance the frame for the alternator to clear, not sure if he heated it and dinged it in or cut/welded but it definately will not fit as is.
10-26-2015 #3
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Its def close to dropping in. With the F body alt, you cant push the motor too far back unless you notch the frame. You can either get mounts that move the motor forward or use a 3 position motor plate (dirty dingo double D). I have used these on 3 builds w Fbody acc. The mast pan gives great clearance, but the holley 302-1 pan will be very close to touching crossmember. I have used thick grade 8 flat washers under the engine frame stands in one case for a bit of extra clearance for the Alt & holley pan. Scott
10-27-2015 #4
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There are 3 different stock accy layouts. Camaro, Corvette, & Truck.
There are also many aftermarket layouts.
Shop around before spending money or cutting stuff.
I would only let accy location determine motor location as a last resort.
You want the motor as far back as practical.
If you have a mind for any competition, set motor as far back as allowed.
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