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Transmission Crossmember 1968-1972 GM A-Body Convertible, El Camino LS Swap Transmission Crossmember Hooker BlackHeart
SKU: H00I 71222021HKR
Moderate — 2–4 hours
Description
Part #: 71222021HKR
Hooker BlackHeart has quickly become the leader in LS engine swaps and we are excited to offer this crossmember for 1968-1972 GM A-Body Convertible and El Camino vehicles with LS engines. The crossmember is specifically designed to fit the narrower, boxed frame rails of the A-body Convertible and El Camino models.It is compatible with our current 1968-1972 A-body LS swap engine mounting brackets (71221006HKR and 71221007HKR) to provide optimized engine fitment and U-joint operating angles.Specific geometry designed to fit the narrower, boxed frame rails of the A-body Convertible and El Camino modelsHigh strength-low alloy steel construction provides for a strong transmission mounting solutionCAD designed to provide optimized installation, fitment, component clearances and exhaust system ground clearanceProvides for direct installation of 4th-gen F-body T56, aftermarket T56 Magnum or 4L80/4L85 transmissionsProvides for installation of 4L60/4L70, TH400 or 2004R transmissions through the use of available adapter kitsShares the same exhaust arch location as the stock 1968-1972 Chevelle crossmember for easy retrofittingBlack semi-gloss powder coating provides a durable and attractive finishCompatible with 1968-1972 A-body LS swap engine mounting brackets P/N's 71221006HKR and 71221007HKR to provide optimized engine fitment and U-joint operating anglesDetails:Application: 1968-1972 GM A-BodyBracket Material: SteelColor: BlackEmission Code: 6Engine: GM Gen III/IV/IV (LS/LT)Finish: Black PowdercoatedMaterial: SteelMotor Type: GM LSProduct Type: Transmission CrossmemberTransmission: 200R4, 4L60E, 4L65E, 4L70E, 4L80E, 4L85E, T56 GM, T56 Magnum GM, TH400Transmission Type: T56/T56 Magnum and 4L80/4L85Type of Component: CrossmemberWarning: California Proposition 65
Features:
- Specific geometry designed to fit the narrower, boxed frame rails of the A-body Convertible and El Camino models
- Specific Geometry Designed To Fit The Narrower Boxed Frame Rails
- High strength-low alloy steel construction provides for a strong transmission mounting solution
- High Strength/Low Alloy Steel
- CAD designed to provide optimized installation, fitment, component clearances and exhaust system ground clearance
- CAD Designed Fabricated Steel Construction For Strength/Fitment
- Provides for direct installation of 4th-gen F-body T56, aftermarket T56 Magnum or 4L80/4L85 transmissions
- Same Exhaust Arch Location For 1968-72 Chevelle For Easy Retrofit
- Provides for installation of 4L60/4L70, TH400 or 2004R transmissions through the use of available adapter kits
- Shares the same exhaust arch location as the stock 1968-1972 Chevelle crossmember for easy retrofitting
- Black semi-gloss powder coating provides a durable and attractive finish
- Compatible with 1968-1972 A-body LS swap engine mounting brackets P/N's 71221006HKR and 71221007HKR to provide optimized engine fitment and U-joint operating angles
Blackheart Transmission Crossmember | For Use w/1968-72 A-Body/El Camino LS Swap | Black
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| Brand | Hooker |
| Part Number | H00I 71222021HKR |
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