5.3 engine placement

[83bu]

im looking at ordering engine mounts to put my 5.3 into my 81 malibu. i will be bolting it to my th350 and the th350 to my iceman cross member. my question is which mount do i need? the stock location mounts? or the 1 inch set back mounts for it to bolt up to my cross member? any help would be greatly appreciated.


Heres the two i was looking at:

Trans Dapt 4592: Engine Swap Motor Mount Kit GM LS1/LS6/Vortec into Small Block Chevy Chassis - JEGS

Motor Mounts

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Trans Dapt 4595: Engine Swap Motor Mount Kit Chevy LS1/Vortec into Small Block Chevy Chassis - JEGS

Get the Best Performance with Trans Dapt Engine Swap Motor Mount Kit Chevy LS1/Vortec into Small Block Chevy Chassis 4595 parts at JEGS. Shop Now at the Guaranteed Lowest Price!

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[gman415]

I'd like to know also.

 

[455_82malibu]

id get the cheaper ones, worse case is youll have to move your frame pads...or drill new holes

 

[sbmalibu]

I seem to remember reading I need a 1 inch setback to keep my trans on the stock crossmember. I want to know if anyone offers these without the mounts. There not for a Malibu anyway.I will have the clamshell mounts.

 

[Ieatpeople]

im using these:

http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1_206_305_324&products_id=1323

with the exact same setup as you, 5.3/th350.

 

[83bu]

thanks for the help guys.