V8 conversion with SM465 (1 Viewer)

[R.K.]

I'm mating a 5.7L Vortec to an SM465. Currently I have an F-engine/SM465/Cruiser t-case. I will be using the same tranny/t-case with the V8. I know there has to be guys who have done this before.

How far forward did you have to move the 465/t-case for the V8 to clear the firewall?

R.K.

 

[HawkDriver]

While this isn't for a 465 it might give you some point of reference.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=66857

I'm sure you searched for it right? Just an idear, I'd think that it's been covered before.

 

[JRFJ4-]

About 4 inches

I moved mine about 4 inches.

2 1/2" with the Toyota Transmission.

Moved it another 1 1/2" when I put in the 465/205. I was trying to get as much rear driveshaft length as possible.

J.R.

 

[hammerhead]

I have AA motor mounts and they are set at 10 inches behind shock mount. AA says 8 to 12 so I went in the middle. I have plenty of room for my HEI distributor and more than enough room for a taurus fan on an offset 5 core radiator.