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Picked up a 1968, 383 motor I want to put into my business coupe. I plan to use an automatic transmission. I know there isn't a big block swap kit out there. Anyone with experience with the swap? What did you do to place engine mounts, modify/cut cross memebers, firewall or floor mods? Header or exhaust manifold selection?

 

I know I will need to locate it an inch or two to the passenger side to clear the stock steering box.

Thanks

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Only a notch for the oil filter....do use a button filter and not the full length unit, that way the cross member is barely violated...the mounts are so easy to weld in...what makes them the mount of preference for older cars....again, I have a 41 and you speaking 50 but little change in frame style so should also be a slam dunk for you...you will have other issues to deal with....common stuff with any and basically all retrofits.

As always,  you will need the basic tools skills time and laydown area to do the deed.  If farming out, it is always best to leave this choice up to your fabricator.  

 

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