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Re: motor plates? How to locate them? [Re: 69CHARGERMD] #221580
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There are several different reasons to use a motor plate. It is mostly considered something for "race"
In my case I have a slant six k-frame and want to install a 440 there are no conversion mounts so I do not have to find a V-8 k-frame, also even if a conversion mount is available the motor plate is less expensive

It takes the stress off the side of the block in high hp applications

It makes the removal of the engine easier in some respects

it can stiffen the front of the chassis if installed certain way.

the biggest down side is it moves the water pump forward 1/4-3/8 inch and makes the pulley alignment need adjustment


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Re: motor plates? How to locate them? #221581
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I would have the headers and oil pan in place when setting the engine and trans in the car. That will help determine the best engine location.




Re: motor plates? How to locate them? [Re: modelmakerinc] #221582
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The Mopar Chassis manual has a lot of this info in the Engine Swaps section.

Re: motor plates? How to locate them? [Re: 69CHARGERMD] #221583
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Doug, the motor plate takes the torque off of the
motor mount area and moves it to the front where it
(the block) has more strength, also the plate has a
better lever arm. Its not all that hard to crack the
mount ears off of a block

Re: motor plates? How to locate them? [Re: modelmakerinc] #221584
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I just had my bro-in-law machine the thickness of the plate off the water pump housing.That way your clearances to the radiator stay the same without using a spacer.
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Re: motor plates? How to locate them? [Re: fourgearsavoy] #221585
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I did what Gus did, had the water pump machined off the thickness [ 1/4' ] from the back of the pump housing. If you don't have a friend with a mill buy a crank spacer. On location of the engine , just buy a ANDYF plate as shown above from Mancini and it'll place your engine correctly on the frame rail and look good doing it.



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