[DChap23]

What exactly is an engine cradle? Where could I find one and how much would it be
Thanks in advance.

 

[Edgethis]

Well, I've heard the term cradle used for 2 different things, one is like an engine stand only a cradle usually sits a bit lower to the ground and is not rotate-able, and the second term is the subframe that holds the entire motor into a car, most newer GM FWD vehicles have a separate subframe that holds the motor in (and usually the 2 bolts on the rear rust out and drop the motor from the car)

 

[Edgethis]

Summit racing engine cradles starting at 32.95 and up to well into the hundreds.

 

[BOSS246]

Hey DC , welcome to MM. It has been my experience a cradle is a good way to store an engine under a workbench. too low to work on. Engine stand is better. Higher, lets you rotate engine. If you are asking about engine cradle used on vettes for frame stiffening,
kennybrown had a tutorial about stiffness on his website. Hope this helps.

 

[stangman23]

hey boss246...where did yu find those BOSS stripes for your car???

 

[xelitexjamx]

yeah the boss stripes look great... i like the new baby blue stangs too... they're nice