| Description_ASC |
Integral part of the Complete Hooker BlackHeart swap system for this application. Components feature unique design geometry that is not compatible with any other brand of transmission crossmember. |
| Description_INV |
1978-88 G-BODY GEN V, LS SWAP BRACKETS |
| Description_EXT |
1978-1988 GM A/G-Body with LS or LT Engines - Use with 4th Gen F-Body Style Clamshell Mounts |
| Description_FAB |
When coupled with the Hooker BlackHeart transmission crossmembers 12644HKR-1, these mounting brackets locate the engine in the same nominal position (fore-aft, height, offset, etc.) as the original engine |
| Description_FAB |
Easily switch between LS and LT engines through a simple change of the necessary 4th Gen F-body clamshell engine mounts: 71221018HKR for LS and 71221019HKR for LT. Polyurethane inserts are the same for LS or LT. |
| Description_FAB |
Provides compatibility with many accessory drives: Holley Corvette style, Holley F-body style, OE Corvette, OE F-Body, OE GTO, OE Vortec Truck |
| Description_FAB |
Works with Hooker BlackHeart 8501HKR, 8502HKR, and 8503HKR (LS) and BHS516 and BHS3116 (LT) exhaust manifolds |
| Description_FAB |
100% quality hand-welded construction for strength, longevity, and good looks |
| Description_FAB |
Durable powder coated finish and all hardware included |
| Description_FAB |
Allows the use of Holley LS or LT oil pans: 302-2, 302-3, 302-20, or 302-21 |
| Description_KEY |
LT swap; G-Body; g-body; mount; mounts; 1978;1979;1980;1981;1982;1983;1984;1985;1986;1987;78;79;80;81;82;83;84;85;86;87;bracket; brackets; Regal; Monte Carlo; El Camino; Malibu; Caballero; Cutlass; Grand Prix; Bonneville; LeMans; mounting; hooker; exhaust; motor mounts |
| Description_DES |
Hooker BlackHeart LS/LT Engine Mount Brackets - G-Body |
| Description_MKT |
The entire Holley swap system (brackets, mounts, oil pans, accessory drives, etc.) is designed to decrease your total swap installation effort and cost, while increasing the engineered quality of your vehicle and compatibility of these components with other popular aftermarket components. The experts at Hooker BlackHeart have taken away the guesswork of where to position your engine swap and we've followed up on our popular GM G-Body LS line with a new version that allows you to choose LS or LT engines by utilizing 4th Gen F-Body clamshell engine mounts. To complete the engine mounting be sure to follow these steps: |
| Description_MKT |
1). Choose the proper clamshell for your engine: |
| Description_MKT |
Gen III/IV (LS) - 71221018HKR |
| Description_MKT |
Gen V (LT) - 71221019HKR |
| Description_MKT |
2). Add the thru bolt kit: |
| Description_MKT |
GM LS/LT/Gen III Hemi - 71223015HKR |
| Description_MKT |
3). Choose the polyurethane insert in the color you prefer: |
| Description_MKT |
Black - 71221016HKR |
| Description_MKT |
Red - 71221017HKR |
| Description_MKT |
For the transmission, this kit is designed to be used with the same G-Body transmission crossmember already in production (12644HKR-1) for a trouble-free installation and optimized driveline angles. This system is compatible with almost any popular GM transmission, even modern 6-speed, 8-speed, and 10-speed applications. An adapter kit may be necessary for applications that were NOT equipped with a 200-4R transmission from the factory - Part # 12647HKR. |
| Description_MKT |
12644HKR-1 - Transmission Crossmember (no additional adapter needed for TH400/200R4/T-56/Magnum) |
| Description_MKT |
12655HKR - 4L60/65/70/75 Transmission Adapter - use with 12644HKR-1 |
| Description_MKT |
12656HKR - 4L80/85 Transmission Adapter - use with 12644HKR-1 |
| Description_MKT |
BHS5181 - 10L80/10L90 Car Transmission Adapter - must be used with both BHS5182 and 12644HKR-1 |
| Description_MKT |
BHS5182 - 6L80/90, 8L45/80/90, 10L80/90 Transmission Adapter - use with 12644HKR-1 |
| Description_MKT |
BHS5183 - Tremec TKX 5-Speed Transmission Adapter - use with 12644HKR-1 |
| Description_MKT |
*For installing a 10-speed GM car transmission, both BHS5181 and BHS5182 will be used together to achieve the proper spacing and alignment. |
| Finish |
Zinc |
| Color |
Black |
| Application |
78-88 A/G-Body |
| Product Type |
Engine Mounts |
| Type of Component |
Engine Mount Bracket |
| Brand |
Hooker BlackHeart |
| Emission Code |
5 |
| Engine |
GM Gen III/IV (LS) |
| Material |
Steel |
| Transmission |
10L80, 200R4, 4L60E, 4L65E, 4L70E, 4L75E, 4L80E, 4L85E, 6L80E, 6L90E, 8L45E, 8L90E, T56 GM, T56 Magnum GM, TH350, TH400 |
| Length |
4.8000 |
| Width |
6.4000 |
| Height |
8.4000 |
| Weight |
4.2450 |
