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LSX2019 05-16-2019 02:52 PM

Sbc v8 mounts “how”
 
I’m trying to put a sbc in my 1990 Mazda b2200 but I can’t find any sbc mounts? What do I need to do ?

grim_reaper 05-19-2019 08:27 AM

What is a sbc?

Pat McMurtrie 08-16-2020 07:30 PM


Originally Posted by grim_reaper (Post 174910)
What is a sbc?

Small Block Chev

boozehero 09-20-2020 02:02 PM

Older post...
I have not seen any after market mounts for this swap.
Hooker Headers made a swap kit for the early B series to install a Ford 5.0.
I have (probably) the last kit they made.
I have an 89 B2200 that I am considering the swap. I have a complete 5.0 and 5 speed sitting on the floor of my shop...

You will have to fab mounts to do the swap. If you have any real mechanical skills, it is not terribly difficult.
You can use frame pads from a an early Camaro or GM intermediate along with the engine cushions. There is plenty of frame to bolt/weld to.
The only other issue is oil pan clearance which is not a really big problem,
The frame support cross bar unbolts. It can be dropped by adding fabbed square tubing to it.
You will also need a larger radiator, exhaust, drive shaft mod, and wiring.
It is pretty basic.

Callisto 09-20-2020 02:33 PM

If you are asking this then maybe it may not be a project you want to undertake. :eek:

Try looking at Trans dapt products.

IMHO having done some PFWESP (for grim_reaper that translates to Pretty Fricken WeirdEngine Swap Projects ) :p


I would not go to the trouble of carbolizing parts from other cars to do this for a number or reasons!! :cool:And even a mild 250HP SBC will rip that 1990 Mazda B2200 without some serious thought to structural frame reinforcements in a sort while if you get into the throttle and just happen to be lucky to grab traction.



Callisto 09-20-2020 02:39 PM


Originally Posted by boozehero (Post 187746)
It is pretty basic.

I see that is your first response on this forum.. :cool:
You post some true HOT Rod modding skills... ;)


WELCOME TO THE FORUM

boozehero 09-20-2020 03:14 PM

^^ Thank you!
I have several Mazdogs, everything from a 1979 Ford Courier longbed to a 1989 B2200. Actually - 5 of them. The newer rigs don't interest me much.

I had a shop for a long time specializing in engine conversions...
Did swaps like a Ford 5.0/5 speed into a Jag "E" type, a 1988 B2200 to rotary, lots of GM Chevys into name it. Fords too. I even swapped a Buick V6 3.8/5 speed into a Triumph TR7
I'll post pix soon.

The biggest issues with swaps - oil pan, firewall, trans tunnel, driveshaft etc. Anything can be swapped, just a matter of how much fabrication it will take.

I should have said that a B series has a great engine bay for swapping a V8 into. There is lots of room and the frame is easy to make mounts for.

I will start a thread with all of my Mazda stuff soon. I don't want to jack this thread.

Callisto 09-20-2020 05:19 PM

One of many oddities in a big V-8 transplant... I have done

.Street project back in the day...MGA 1959/60 Blown 392 SBC :D in around 1980's....

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.maz...b439c414e9.jpg

grim_reaper 09-21-2020 12:21 AM


Originally Posted by Callisto (Post 187747)
IMHO having done some PFWEP (for grim_reaper that translates to Pretty Fricken WeirdEngine Swap Projects ) :p



How Rude :mad:

Callisto 09-21-2020 08:58 AM


Originally Posted by grim_reaper (Post 187781)
How Rude :mad:


hehehehehehe! :)


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