Our kits are completely bolt in and allow you to swap in any LS engine hooked up to a Fabbot adapter equipped AR5, two-piece 4L60 transmission* or any transmission with a mount location of 23”19/32 (+/- 1/2”) from the back of block. Engine oil pan and transmission belly is level with the bottom of frame. Skid plate is roughly 5/8” BELOW frame. 1/4” of clearance from oil pan to steering link. All parts are over-built, made from CNC cut 1/4” steel plate. The Kit comes with the following:
Two LS Engine Mounts (L/R)
Transmission Crossmember
Low Profile Front Crossmember/ Skid Plate
Direct fit on the following 2WD trucks:
1986-1987 Mazda B2000
1986-1993 Mazda B2200
1986-1993 Mazda B2600** (**requires single bolt B2200 rubber isolators.)
*4L60 has a larger width than the AR5 due to the shift lever and solenoids, the tunnel may require additional work.
May work on 4WD trucks, depending on transfer case output location and front differential. No 4WD trucks were available for testing.
Kit requires a Holley or Amazon LS 302-3 swap pan. No trimming or cutting of firewall required. GM Truck accessories can be used with this setup along with a 1996 Corvette Radiator. No modification of the core support or AC condenser required.
Basic Installation Instructions:
Remove Stock Engine, Transmission, Transmission Crossmember and Front Crossmember.
Install Engine Mount Plates onto LS engine. Leave bolts loose.
Place LS Engine & Transmission in engine bay.
Lower Engine Mounts over stock rubber isolators.
Install new Transmission Mount & Install Transmission crossmember. Align mount and loosely install bolts.
Tighten Engine Mount nuts using a ratcheting wrench. Tighten transmission mount bolts. Tighten Engine Mount Plate bolts.
Using a mallet, install Front Crossmember/ Skidplate and tighten bolts.
