[BaadAssGremlins] Re: 360 Question

["Robert" <baddassgremlin@xxxxxxx>]

Joe, glad to see Matt got back to you. I talked with him yesterday 
and told him the concern/problem/question with the crossmember V-8 
mounting holes. I will look at some of my 6 cyl crossmembers and see 
what they look like, between the 232 and the 258 equipped cars. Bob 
in MN.

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jgray_55" <jgray_55@...> 
wrote:
>
> MC emailed me that the 258 crossmember has TWO small diameter holes 
> on each fram pad? My 232 has ONE larger diameter hole in each frame 
> pad.Anyone know why the difference??  He is supposed to send me an 
> diagram/template to dril the needed holes.He said either my car has 
> an OLDER crossmember in it ot it is because it was a 232?? Doubt 
the 
> wrong crossmember....it is an 42,000 mile original...till i started 
> modifing it. Anyone know why the two/one holes in the mount pad? 
> Thanks alot for ANY info,Joe --- In 
> BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Robert" <baddassgremlin@> wrote:
> >
> > Joe, I'll talk to MC and see whats up. I know he has been swamped 
> at 
> > work but thats no excuse. I'll stop over to his place either 
> tonight 
> > or tomorrow. Bob in MN.
> > 
> > --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jgray_55" <jgray_55@> 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Have you used the BullTear mounts yet? My Gremlin 6 cyl 
> crossmember 
> > > has ONE hole per side for the factory motor mount stud. The 
> > BullTear 
> > > brackets have TWO smaller diameter holes in each them? What 
holes 
> > did 
> > > you line up? I have no engine/trans in my car. Nothing to go by 
> > yet. 
> > > As far as i can see...nothing lines up with the Bulltear frame 
> > > brackets where they are supposed to attach to the crossmember?  
> > Also 
> > > for some reason MC will not return email questions of HOW to 
line 
> > > these up? WTF's up with that? Never had a problem with him 
> before? 
> > > I've emailed him quite a few times(5-7) about whats up with the 
> > > holes....NO reply at all? Have bought alot from him 
before...May 
> > > NEVER again...since NO reply to questions!! Thanks,Joe      
> > > BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tim Kottman" <timkott@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > i started witha  6cyl gremlin and am almost finished with a 
v8 
> > swap.
> > > > Ive spent
> > > > 500 -  v8 crossmember and all mounting (bushings and engine 
> > plates)
> > > >                  - can now be done for about 160? using 
> bulltear 
> > > 6cyl crossmember - v8 engine 
> > > > mounts
> > > > 3000 - 401 rebuild shortblock with performance cam and 
pistons 
> > > (with lifters and springs)
> > > > 200 - work done to stock heads
> > > > 400 - intake, roller rockers, misc parts
> > > > *750 - intial cost of 401, T400 trans   came with 78 cherokee 
> > sold 
> > > snowplow and parts 
> > > > and ended up even 
> > > > 250 - mopar 8 3/4 rear end.  new axle bearings and shortened 
by 
> > > 6in.  still need a new 
> > > > center section
> > > > 
> > > >        things left to do 
> > > > 400 - rear suspension 
> > > > ??? - rebuild T400 and convert to 2wd. 
> > > > 1000 - misc wiring, hoses, carb
> > > > __________
> > > > 5750 + trans rebuild + center section
> > > > 
> > > > i am building my car for a more race type application.  
however 
> > i'd 
> > > say you could do the v8 
> > > > swap for around 4000 if you didnt do anything radical. a 
> > different 
> > > rearend would be a 
> > > > definite as the 6cyl  rear wont hold the HP of a v8 if you 
want 
> > to 
> > > romp around.  and the 
> > > > bulltear motor mount should work well for your application 
and 
> > > price is great.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>




 
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