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Nick_R_23 · 06-28-2020, 11:14 PM

Now we're finally ready to go in!

I had to remove the hood for this one. I didn't think I'd ever have a chance of wrestling that SM465 back up from underneath, so it goes in from the top!

Since I'm using the Dirty Dingo Sliders, I started at the transmission mounts, since the crossmember and transmission mounts are fixed, and that will determine the engine setback.

There is tons of clearance all the way around the stock truck pan!

Here are some pictures of the 2010+ Camaro exhaust manifold clearance to the frame. Sorry for the fingers in a few pictures, the LED shop lights are almost blinding!

Passenger side:

Driver side:

The engine and transmission are completely bolted in! The return line on the power steering pump required a very slight bend away from the frame, but otherwise, it's a perfect fit.

Removed the hoist plate to install the valley cover.

And the cover installed!

06-28-2020, 11:14 PM	#27
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 839	Re: 1978 Chevy K20 longbed with nearly 500,000 miles! LS Swap begins! Now we're finally ready to go in! I had to remove the hood for this one. I didn't think I'd ever have a chance of wrestling that SM465 back up from underneath, so it goes in from the top! Since I'm using the Dirty Dingo Sliders, I started at the transmission mounts, since the crossmember and transmission mounts are fixed, and that will determine the engine setback. There is tons of clearance all the way around the stock truck pan! Here are some pictures of the 2010+ Camaro exhaust manifold clearance to the frame. Sorry for the fingers in a few pictures, the LED shop lights are almost blinding! Passenger side: Driver side: The engine and transmission are completely bolted in! The return line on the power steering pump required a very slight bend away from the frame, but otherwise, it's a perfect fit. Removed the hoist plate to install the valley cover. And the cover installed!