I'm not gonna tell ya you should keep the nailhead, but I'm not gonna tell you to put a SBC in it either. Both have their pros and cons.
To answer yer question about motor mounts. Nobody really makes "universal" mounts for the swap. But they are relatively easy to fabricate compared to the other LARGE obstacles you will encounter to complete this swap. Have you thought about transmission options, driveshaft, rear end, rear suspension, exhaust routing, master cylinder, etc, etc? All will need your attention to complete the engine "swap". My advice would be to dig a bit deeper on the subject before you decide to ditch the nailhead.
With that being said : I can understand why you would would wanna put a SBC in it. If you are running the nailhead and yer a good distance from home and just about ANYTHING goes wrong with it, yer pretty much done. Call a tow truck and prepare for a healthy bill. With a SBC, it can be towed to the nearest town and just about any mechanic can get it back on the road for you. The reason I bring this up is that if you are asking about engine mounts, I can only assume you are not a "hardcore" mechanic or fabricator. That is not a "slam" in any way, I'm only pointing out that this would be the least of your worries for this project.
Now before you guys start goin off on me for not telling him to keep the nailhead, please look at my signature below. I have 2 nailhead powered vehicles so I do have a grasp of the pros of having a nailhead also. BUT, you can not deny the cheap, easy, and reliable HP from a SBC and the fact that you can get parts for them at the nearest auto parts store for pennies on the dollar compared to nailhead parts.
Just an added note for Redwolf : If you have a 55 Special with the original engine, it's a 264, not a 322. Quickest way to check is the crank pulley (if that is original also). It will be just a pulley, no balancer "ring" at all.
Last edited by nailheadroadster; 05-12-2008 at 07:41 AM.
Long live the NAILHEAD!!
1955 BUICK SPECIAL - 264, 4 BARREL, DYNAFLOW
1926 MODEL T ROADSTER - '54, 322 & THREE 97'S
You know how girls are... If they're bein nice to you, they usually have an angle. - Wally Cleaver
Bookmarks