SBC conversion cradle mounts?

Discussion in 'Race car chassis tech' started by cbcjcgreinke, Mar 20, 2005.

  1. cbcjcgreinke

    cbcjcgreinke Dam, this economy sucks!

    :jd: Yes I think I'm going chevy drive train. Does anyone make bolt in conversion mounts?
     
  2. gs_jimmy

    gs_jimmy Well-Known Member

    Hey now, this is a Buick site! Anyway, the mounts you will need are for the same year Chevelle. Get both the uppers and lowers, BBC & SBC are interchangeable. You'll need to look at a chassis manual or Hollanders to get the proper placement. They should only line up in one place (to the frame holes). Hope this helps. Now throw this info away and keep it all Buick.

    Jim
     
  3. Mr Big

    Mr Big Silver Level contributor

    Don't waist your time with that portly Skylark...

    Go get ya a Camaro for that Cheby mill....then you'll be bad. :laugh:
     
  4. cbcjcgreinke

    cbcjcgreinke Dam, this economy sucks!

    Thanks for the info, I think I will stick with the Buick. Its diffrent and no heavier then a Chevelle. Chuck
     
  5. ricknmel67

    ricknmel67 Well-Known Member

    Before you get too far Chuck.....
    Do you have a Chevy engine already?
    If not, you might want to look into a Buick powerplant for your beast. They aren't as expensive as you might think, especially if you watch for deals here at V8Buick.
    Unless you're going to shoot for 600+HP, I bet you can get a Buick engine in there for about the same amount of cash.

    You might spend a little more on engine components, but think about all the little things that will be easier (possibly cheaper)....
    Driveshaft, Tranny, Exhaust, Wiring, Plumbing, Etc......

    Especially if you're looking for a small block. Alot of people here take out their Buick 350's to install 455's. You can pick up a good used Buick 350 pretty cheap. I just sold one last year for like $500-$600 complete from carb to pan, fan to tranny, and even through in the headers. The engine had about 3000 miles on a fresh rebuild with a mild cam. Drop it in your car, plug in a few wires, and you're cruising!

    Then your Buick will still be all Buick. :TU:

    Regardless.... it's your car and you can obviously do what you want. I'd rather see a Buick rolling down the highway with a Chevy engine, than to see a Buick rotting away behind a barn because you can't find parts for it.
    :beer
     
  6. cbcjcgreinke

    cbcjcgreinke Dam, this economy sucks!

    Thanks for the advise, nothing is set in stone yet. I'm keeping my eyes open on either front. Chuck
     

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