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jdogdude78
03-13-2021, 06:36 PM
I feel like I have used up my daily questions today lol.
I have searched but am unable to find any info on the following
I am thinking of getting a Dart 347 small block (just in case I want to make upgrades in future)
Is there any issue with using the FFR mounts for 302???
wallace18
03-13-2021, 06:42 PM
No, they are the same.
jdogdude78
03-13-2021, 06:44 PM
Thank you very much!
David Williamson
03-13-2021, 07:06 PM
you will likely need to grind off a small amount on the block or the mounts to bolt them on the block. Not a big deal just the Dart block has more reinforcement than the stock Ford block
David W
jdogdude78
03-13-2021, 07:23 PM
you will likely need to grind off a small amount on the block or the mounts to bolt them on the block. Not a big deal just the Dart block has more reinforcement than the stock Ford block
David W
Thank you!
P100DHG
03-13-2021, 07:33 PM
How to Guide: Fixing Big Issues, Modifying the Motor Mounts, Transmission Mounting
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?29393-P100DHG-Build-Thread-Gen-3-Coupe-138&p=396461&viewfull=1#post396461
frankeeski
03-13-2021, 07:40 PM
you will likely need to grind off a small amount on the block or the mounts to bolt them on the block. Not a big deal just the Dart block has more reinforcement than the stock Ford block
David W
I usually grind the mount for the clearance. Just figure that Dart put the reinforcement there for a reason. YMMV
edwardb
03-13-2021, 07:48 PM
I usually grind the mount for the clearance. Just figure that Dart put the reinforcement there for a reason. YMMV
X2. Highly recommend the same. Grind on a couple thousand dollar engine block vs. < $200 mounts. Not a hard choice. Also what my engine builder recommended. Had a Dart 347 in my #7750 build. Loved it.
jdogdude78
03-13-2021, 09:05 PM
X2. Highly recommend the same. Grind on a couple thousand dollar engine block vs. < $200 mounts. Not a hard choice. Also what my engine builder recommended. Had a Dart 347 in my #7750 build. Loved it.
Thanks to everyone so much.
You guys are great!
Another option for you is to send them to Mike Forte, he will actually weld new tabs onto the mount that will accommodate a Dart block. I have his mounts available which I did not use for a 351w/Dart. Not sure if they would work for your 347/Dart application, I am planning on putting them up for sale soon. These are for a Roadster so that might also change compatiblity.
TMartinLVNV
03-14-2021, 04:34 PM
Mike Forte modified the supplied F5 mounts for the Dart block for my car. His shop cut and welded up sections of the mounts. I can't remember the price but it was not much.
P100DHG
03-14-2021, 07:19 PM
You could pay some and I love Mike don’t get me wrong, I just spent a ton of money with him this week or you could just follow what I posted and for the cost of the electricity for your angle grinder make a small “U” shaped groove in you motor mount. If you can assemble this car I guarantee you’ll be able to modify them without a welder or any fancy tools and I’ve got all the tools and none of them were needed for this.
jdogdude78
03-14-2021, 07:35 PM
I will probably cut out a little piece in mounts.
I really appreciate everyone's input.
I have a lot of learning to do.