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Sun Nov 23, 2003 3:04 am

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Hi hope you can help me out I was wondering if a 67sqback motor fits on a 68 notchback. It looks as if the mounts are diff. but can I do anything to make it work. I need an answer asap so I can act on this deal thanks for the help -Cheyne

Sun Nov 23, 2003 7:13 am

It should go right in without any major mods. Both cars are swing axle, and 12 volt. I don't know if the 68 Notch was FI'd or not, but that really wouldn't be a problem if the 67 Square engine is complete. I hope this helps.

Sun Nov 23, 2003 2:05 pm

I have IRS on it will that change anything.Can I still drop it in

Sun Nov 23, 2003 4:26 pm

How is the IRS done? Is it like factory using the 2 seperate mounting points on the sides of the body (rear engine hanger style), or does it have the forks under the transaxle (swing axle style)? I'm only asking because IRS wasn't used until 69, except for some mid 68's with AT. It is an easy conversion though, but you need the right parts to do it. My 65 was converted to IRS, using 1970 parts, and this means I have a rear engine hanger. All 67's were swing though, and the case didn't have the provisions for a rear engine hanger. You need to find out which set up the car is supposed to use (the one you're buying), so you can make an informed decision. I hope this helps.

Sun Nov 23, 2003 11:34 pm

what does the hanger look like oh and by the way THANKS BOB FOR THE HELP

Sun Nov 23, 2003 11:36 pm

oh and the 67 that the motor was in was irs

Mon Nov 24, 2003 7:00 am

If the 67 was in an IRS car, then it should go in without any trouble. If the 68 is still swing axle, you can just remove the rear engine hanger from the 67 motor and install it. If both are IRS, then its a direct swap. Its kinda hard not to notice the rear engine hanger, as its about 42" long, black in color (usually), and about 2" on the ends, widening to about 5" in the middle and is mounted down low at the rear of the engine (rear is rear). Its held on to the motor with 3 bolts, and bolts to the car with 2 on each end. I hope this helps.

Mon Dec 01, 2003 4:45 pm

The 67 isn't irs the notch is and the notch came factory At was switched over to Man. Will it work DeadmansVW and I are not sure if this will work but we really want to make it work