mrsbojigger
08-17-2005, 10:00:00 PM
Installing LS1 engine into '80 Camaro. I have measured from side to side with engine in place. The engine sets 1" to the right (passenger side). Is this correct? Is this to factory specs? My mechanic doesn't know. I know my Hudson has an offset engine.
Chaz
retorq
08-17-2005, 10:34:00 PM
Yes, I ran into the same thing when I cut a 16 inch hole in the center my hood for the air cleaner!! I ended up having to cut it to 18 to get it to look right. I was told it was normal and due to the steering linkage.
80'427
08-18-2005, 12:02:00 AM
I will tell you after changing plugs in my 99 firebird tonight the factory LS1 sits closer to the pass side by at least a inch if not more.
dgwar
08-19-2005, 12:00:00 AM
I had the same problem when I put my Big Block in...turns out I missed the hole on the motor mount. bolt went through the outside mounting holes fine and missed the inside mount hole.
I jacked that side back up and slid the inside mount back in place installed the bolt and now it sets level.
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