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Old 07-30-2006, 05:29 PM   #1
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Question bellhousing swap

hey yall i am new to the board.i have a 1967 chevy c10 long bed, it has a 250 inliner with a factory 3 speed tranny, im putting a 327 in it where could i find a v8 bellhousing for this tranny. i have looked in all the junkyards and tried all of my connections and no luck finding one. i didnt think it would be this hard finding one, maybe nobody wants to sell em idk?? thanks in advance for any advice

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Old 07-30-2006, 05:36 PM   #2
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Re: bellhousing swap

No need to swap....the I6 bell will bolt right on the 327. You can also use the flywheel/clutch/pressure plate, but it will be a 10 1/2" setup, vs the 11" V8 pcs....... L
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:37 PM   #3
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Re: bellhousing swap

ok i was just wondering cause iv always messed with v8's never fooled with a inliner so thanks for the advice..
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:38 PM   #4
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Re: bellhousing swap

I think you can use the one you got. It should be the same.
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:41 PM   #5
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O yeah welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Good luck with your engine swap.
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:43 PM   #6
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appreciate it!!
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Old 07-30-2006, 07:36 PM   #7
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Re: bellhousing swap

The clutch Z bar will be differant for the V8
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