lt1 motor mount

[tb8125]

hey guys I have 1970 camaro and I am putting in a 1997 lt1 motor. I tried to test fit it yesterday using the 1970 motor mount on the 1997 block. (When I say motor mounts I am speaking of the one that are bolted to the block) I thought the lt1 was just a basic sbc with efi..... Can anyone here point me in the right direction. I found some lt1 complete mounts the cradle and block is this what I will need to get this thing in there

[camcojb]

hey guys I have 1970 camaro and I am putting in a 1997 lt1 motor. I tried to test fit it yesterday using the 1970 motor mount on the 1997 block. (When I say motor mounts I am speaking of the one that are bolted to the block) I thought the lt1 was just a basic sbc with efi..... Can anyone here point me in the right direction. I found some lt1 complete mounts the cradle and block is this what I will need to get this thing in there

The LT1 has many differences with the older small blocks, but motor mount pad on the block isn't one of them. They bolt in exactly as your 1970 small block did. Not sure without pics what the issue is. All you need is the correct 1970 frame pads and mounts for a small block, and you're good to go.

Jody

[Samckitt]

If you have a Camaro/Firebird motor, you will need to remove the bracket on the back of the AC compressor that bolts to the block. That threaded boss is one that you will need for the motor mount. As Jody said, use the motor mounts (frame & motor side) from the car & put them on the motor. It is the same. There is 3 threaded holes if you don't remove it & you can put the motor mount bracket on, but it is upside down. I didn't remove the AC bracket when I put mine in initially & dropped the motor in, but it was not in straight.

[red67camaro]

The other posters are correct. LT1's use different mounts as originally installed but still have provisions on the block to take the older style mounts. Use mounts to fit your '70 and bolt them to the appropriate holes in the block and it'll bolt in just fine.