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.
Features:
- Specific geometry designed to fit the narrower, boxed frame rails of the A-body Convertible and El Camino models
- High strength-low alloy steel construction provides for a strong transmission mounting solution
- CAD designed to provide optimized installation, fitment, component clearances and exhaust system ground clearance
- Provides for direct installation of 4th-gen F-body T56, aftermarket T56 Magnum or 4L80/4L85 transmissions
- 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
Specs:
| Application | 1968-1972 GM A-Body |
|---|---|
| Bracket Material | Steel |
| Brand | Hooker BlackHeart |
| Color | Black |
| Emission Code | 6 |
| Engine | GM Gen III/IV/IV (LS/LT) |
| Finish | Black Powdercoated |
| Material | Steel |
| Motor Type | GM LS |
| Product Type | Transmission Crossmember |
| Transmission | 200R4 |
| Transmission | 4L60E |
| Transmission | 4L65E |
| Transmission | 4L70E |
| Transmission | 4L80E |
| Transmission | 4L85E |
| Transmission | T56 GM |
| Transmission | T56 Magnum GM |
| Transmission | TH400 |
| Transmission Type | T56/T56 Magnum and 4L80/4L85 |
| Type of Component | Crossmember |
Application:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-1972 | Buick | Skylark | 350 |
| 1968-1972 | Buick | Skylark | Base |
| 1968-1972 | Buick | Skylark | Custom |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | Base |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | Concours |
| 1969-1972 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | Concours Estate |
| 1969-1972 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | Greenbrier |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | Malibu |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | Nomad |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | SS |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Base |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Custom |
| 1968-1972 | Chevrolet | El Camino | SS |
| 1971-1972 | GMC | Sprint | Base |
| 1972 | GMC | Sprint | Custom |
| 1968-1972 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Base |
| 1972 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Cruiser |
| 1968-1972 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | S |
| 1968-1972 | Pontiac | GTO | Base |
| 1968-1971 | Oldsmobile | 442 | Base |
| 1970-1971 | Pontiac | GTO | The Judge |
| 1968-1969 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | 300 Deluxe |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Chevelle | 300 |
