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Hey CJ, do you think if you had used the center shift mount you wouldn't have had to cut the X member? I'm not really scared to do it, but the less metal I'd have to cut the better.
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The problem is the aluminum housing the shifter bolts to is still to large so even if you removed the rear shifter and threw a piece of sheet metal over it it would still collide, you would have to machine down the "box" that the shifter bolts to and cover it. However, if you did all that and used the forward conversion kit, the shifter would be way too close to the dash, the rearmost shifter position it is still not as far back as the stock location. Also, the shifter conversion kit isn't cheap.
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What size is the front bearing retainer hole in the Hayes housing?
Lakewood makes that bell.
engine to transmission adapter
These engine to transmission adapters are an excellent choice for street rods, street machines or oval track applications where the use of an SFI approved bellhousing is not required. Made from .250" thick hydro- formed steel, these adapters are much stronger than factory aluminum bellhousings and allow for easier welding of brackets etc. that are usually required when doing engine swaps. NOTE: These engine to transmission adapters are NOT safety bellhousings. They do not include nor accept a block plate and do NOT meet SFI specifications. Fits Chrysler 1964-83 with 273-318-340-360 V-8. Notes: Fits 130-tooth flywheel. Transmission: GM Muncie/Saginaw, Richmond/BW & T-10, and Jerico. Bore Diameter 4.684. Depth 6.312. Fork Opening 2.50 x 3.75.
Part Number: 77-325
The mopar bells are 7.38 deep so it appears by using the conversion bell, you pull the tranny forward about 1". Not sure if thats enough to clear the crossmember in an E body.
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