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What can i use behind a 5.7 in my 55 Panel? #589648 01/21/10 12:11 AM 01/21/10 12:11 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,145 plymouth, NH E ejtmopar OP super stock
ejtmopar OP super stock E Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,145 plymouth, NH	Anyone know what i can use behind the 5.7 hemi. Gonna put it in a 55 Panel. Is the bell housing bolt pattern the same as any previous Motors? 5749422-010.JPG (93 downloads)

Re: What can i use behind a 5.7 in my 55 Panel? [Re: ejtmopar] #589649 01/21/10 12:59 PM 01/21/10 12:59 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 189 Portland,OR R rjsjea member
rjsjea member R Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 189 Portland,OR	Same as a small block. Check out www.quicktimeinc.com

Re: What can i use behind a 5.7 in my 55 Panel? [Re: rjsjea] #589650 01/21/10 01:33 PM 01/21/10 01:33 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	Yep use the small block transmission of your choice.

Re: What can i use behind a 5.7 in my 55 Panel? [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #589651 01/21/10 05:10 PM 01/21/10 05:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,145 plymouth, NH E ejtmopar OP super stock
ejtmopar OP super stock E Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,145 plymouth, NH	Thanks!!

Re: What can i use behind a 5.7 in my 55 Panel? [Re: ejtmopar] #589652 01/21/10 08:59 PM 01/21/10 08:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,978 Moncton, New Brunswick hemidart1 top fuel
hemidart1 top fuel Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,978 Moncton, New Brunswick	hy buddy is using a 480LE GM tranny with an adapter in his '57 truck 1967 Hemi GTX 1969 Chrysler 300

Re: What can i use behind a 5.7 in my 55 Panel? [Re: ejtmopar] #589653 01/21/10 09:20 PM 01/21/10 09:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,759 So Cal HealthServices Why would you even post that?
HealthServices Why would you even post that? Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,759 So Cal	That thing is so high off the ground, if you don't mind messing with the floors a little or setting the motor a little lower, you should consider using the overdrive tranny that came with the 5.7 Allen Here's a novel idea, let's not throw a bunch of parts at the car hoping it will fix the problem and instead spend a little time diagnosing it first. Life was a little easier when I was just a wrench.

Re: What can i use behind a 5.7 in my 55 Panel? [Re: HealthServices] #589654 01/22/10 08:52 AM 01/22/10 08:52 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,278 San Jose, California D DennisH Vacation
DennisH Vacation D Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,278 San Jose, California	Agreed. I like the 5 speed German-junk in the Charger. Nice throttle control. Easy to drive.

Re: What can i use behind a 5.7 in my 55 Panel? [Re: ejtmopar] #589655 01/22/10 09:03 AM 01/22/10 09:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	from the looks of it you have a long way to go before you need a trans...I get the body and suspention done (to the right ride height) and then think about what trans you need/want. I'm sure you will have some options. [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG] Coming soon!!!!

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