Hooker BlackHeart Premium LS/LT Swap Mounting Brackets Chevy C1500 88-98 W/ Forward Bias Position
Highlights
- LS & LT Swap Brackets
- Forward Bias Position
- Modular Upgrade Ready
- 1/4" Steel Construction
Hooker BlackHeart Premium LS and LT Swap Mounting Brackets with Forward Bias Position for 1988-1998 Chevy C1500s.
Upgrade your 1988-1998 Chevy C1500 with Hooker’s BlackHeart premium LS/LT swap engine mount brackets in a forward bias position (BHS564). Designed specifically for GM LS and Gen-V LT engine swaps, these application-specific brackets eliminate the guesswork of universal swap plates and provide a precise, bolt-in solution.
Features and Benefits:
- Fits 1988-1998 Chevy C1500s
- Premium LS/LT application-specific swap brackets
- Forward bias engine position
- Improves T56 Magnum transmission fitment
- Enhances accessory drive clearance
- Reuses factory transmission crossmember & driveshafts
- Modular design supports LS to LT upgrades
- Designed for Hooker BlackHeart clamshell mounts
- Fabricated from 1/4" steel plate
- Includes brackets, hardware, and instructions
- Corrosion resistant construction
- Semi-gloss black powder coated finish
The forward bias engine position improves T56 Magnum transmission fitment and enhances accessory drive clearance. Hooker’s modular bracket system works with BlackHeart clamshells, allowing future upgrades from LS to LT platforms by simply swapping clamshell components instead of replacing the entire mount setup.
Additional Notes:
- Compatible with Hooker BlackHeart BH13272 Gen-V LT swap headers for racing and competition use.
- Compatible with factory LS Vortec exhaust manifolds for 50-state legal LS swaps (with catalytic converters).
- Compatible oil pans: Factory GM truck LS, HL3002 (Holley: 302-2), HL3023 (Holley: 302-3), and HL30220 (Holley: 302-20)
- Designed for use with Hooker BlackHeart engine mount clamshells:
LS clamshells: 71221018HKR (CJ Part Number: MMK32)
LT clamshells: 71221019HKR (CJ Part Number: MMK33)
Through bolts: 71223015HKR (CJ Part Number: MMBK22)
Poly inserts:
71221016HKR (Black) (CJ Part Number: MMK30)
or
71221017HKR (Red) (CJ Part Number: MMK31)
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Related Categories: C/K Engine
Vehicle Fitment
This product will fit the following C/K years:
- 1988,
- 1989,
- 1990,
- 1991,
- 1992,
- 1993,
- 1994,
- 1995,
- 1996,
- 1997,
- 1998,












