OK, I need a sanity check.

I have a 1970 Sweptline truck. Wanting to put a 440 in it, yet keep the factory hydraulics. Pedal & master cylinder, mainly.

I would bolt either trans to the Lakewood 15335 bellhousing, using the adapters/centering rings that come with it to mate up to the front of the trans of my choice.

Been doing some research. Hydraulic throwout bearing seems to be the best route for simplicity. There are some companies that offer a piece which can fit the sleeve on either trans.

As a matter of fact, the Dodge NV4500 and the NP435 share the same diameter input sleeve where the throwout bearing rides.

So, it seems possible that the rear-of-block configuration could remain the same (except for clutch/# of splines) if I used NP435 OR NV4500.

SOMEBODY CHANGE MY MIND HERE. I AM ABOUT TO SPEND MONEY ON PARTS

Thank you for reading and any thoughts you can share