2004r A-Body swap Angle problem??

[WE287GN]

Read quite a few posts over at v8buick... Being a fan of the 2004r and having the extra parts, I really want to build one up or my 70 Skylark 350..

A problem that seamed to pop up was the trans mount or crossmember..

Something to do with angle being off enough to create vibration problems..

I guess guys are using spacers to adjust , but coming close to the floor, even wiht new body mounts.

Just wondering if anyone has been in contact with this situation.

Thanks

 

[GNeric]

I built a 72 Cutlass for the wife and I put an HO307 from an 83 H/O, my 2004R with a D5 and the stock mount from the original TH350 and the angles were the same as the TH350 had. I moved the crossmember back to the TH400 position and bolted all down. I don't remember off hand what my measurements were as that was 9 years ago.

 

[WE287GN]

Nice!!
Ya, thats what I have been reading, 350 x-member pulled back to the 400 spot..
Funny, I kinda remember the 307/2004r from my old 86 Regal , didnt have the same trany mount as the 3.8/2004r ..I recall some thick spacers ..But then again, I think there were no isolation pads at the frame...Darn, brain fart..I wonder now if it was a different x member as well, since I think it was bolted staright to the frame..hmmmm?
Two seperate frames I know, just wondering if there is some madness to it.

 

[overkillphil]

We have one in our 70 GTO and the install went as if GM intended the 200-4R to go in that car.

We had a 350 crossmember from a LeMans around and used that as the original crossmember was MIA. The General was even nice enough to pre-drill the necessary spare holes in the frame for us! No vibration issues whatsoever. The trans sits correctly in the tunnel with plenty of room to spare.

 

[WE287GN]

Good info..I wonder why some are having troubles??? Sounds good though..Easy swap..just the TV cable and LU to deal with..Read many good posts from both boards on that stuff...
Thanks