clears up my brain on how it works now. sounds like rebuilding with the correct gear cogs would make it a 833 like I want in the end. but can use the 833od as is also.
now I just need to score a v6/v8 bellhousing that fits the 833od trans I have. fab up a slave mount & install it. this seems like the best plan.
checked all local JYs and no luck on any 4 or 5 speed anything mopar.
