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Ultra Bell 518 to Big Block conversion #662247
04/06/10 10:27 AM
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Has anyone here used the Ultra Bell to install a 518 behind a 440?

What I have in mind is using the Ultra Bell behind a mild built 440 in a 3/4 ton RamCharger 4x4 conversion.

I would like to know if this is a fairly straight forward and easy conversion to the transmission. I know I will need to get drivshafts re-made to finish.

But bolting to the engine, and OD control are my two need to know hows.


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Re: Ultra Bell 518 to Big Block conversion [Re: hp383] #662248
04/06/10 10:53 AM
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I am bolting a 904 to a BB with an ultrabell , not finished yet but I'm milling the trans case off all the way to the front pump. The UB bolts to the eng block normally and when you mill the oe trans case off back to the pump then use longer bolts (by the amt of the thickness of the UB) rearward thru the UB into the front pump. 904 TC for sure and probably 904 flexplate also (not quite there yet)


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Re: Ultra Bell 518 to Big Block conversion [Re: hp383] #662249
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Converting the transmission to accept the bell isn't for the backyard shadetree mechanic....IIRC SMR has an engine adapter plate and spacer assy for the converter to adapt the 500/518 to the B/RB motor

Re: Ultra Bell 518 to Big Block conversion [Re: hp383] #662250
04/06/10 03:35 PM
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i've done 5 different ones over the years, not hard at all. this one is for my ramp truck.

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Re: Ultra Bell 518 to Big Block conversion [Re: draginmopars] #662251
04/06/10 03:39 PM
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bell housing comes with directions where to cut, i gutted a pump/ re-mounted to empty trans case and turned it on a brake lathe

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70 W-2 449 "More Door" Dart
70 340 Dart Swinger, 4spd
71 360 Dart Swinger
72 540/ 518 Dart Swinger
73 airwolf 446/a-500 Cuda
73 "Cummins" Crew cab-car hauler
84 446 Dodge Rampage (tube chassis)
92 CTD 11' flat bed
92 CTD club cab
07 Dodge Caliber
Re: Ultra Bell 518 to Big Block conversion [Re: draginmopars] #662252
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this is a bell on the Rampage (727) trans.

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68 "Cummins" Satellite
70 W-2 449 "More Door" Dart
70 340 Dart Swinger, 4spd
71 360 Dart Swinger
72 540/ 518 Dart Swinger
73 airwolf 446/a-500 Cuda
73 "Cummins" Crew cab-car hauler
84 446 Dodge Rampage (tube chassis)
92 CTD 11' flat bed
92 CTD club cab
07 Dodge Caliber






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