Differences beetween I-6 and V8 bellhousings? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fslay · 02-04-2007, 10:14 PM

Are there differences between the six-cylinder and V8 bellhousings on the 3-speed manual transmissions? I woud definitely like to reuse the transmission on my '62 C10, if possible.

If there are differences, what exactly are they? I always thought anything on GM products interchanged.

Any pics?

Thanks so much

poorboy · 02-05-2007, 12:03 AM

It will bolt right up.

04Xrider · 02-05-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fslay

Are there differences between the six-cylinder and V8 bellhousings on the 3-speed manual transmissions? I woud definitely like to reuse the transmission on my '62 C10, if possible.

If there are differences, what exactly are they? I always thought anything on GM products interchanged.

Any pics?

Thanks so much

You did not say what six you have. If you have a 194-230-250, it will bolt right up. If you have the 216-235-it will not. You can use the transmission behind the 216-235, but you will need to change the bell-housing, they are cheap and plentiful.

krue · 02-05-2007, 09:34 AM

Didja find a small block?

Dadsredwagon · 02-11-2007, 12:54 AM

so will a turbo 350 bolt up the the Inline 6 then? what is all needed?

1oldtruck · 02-11-2007, 11:08 AM

My '63 had a 292 ci I6 and a TH 350 bolted right up. You will need to remove the crossmember that supports the manual bell housing. For the rear mount I used a crossmember out of a Powerglide truck - also bolted right in!

02-04-2007, 10:14 PM	#1
fslay Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 39	Differences beetween I-6 and V8 bellhousings? Are there differences between the six-cylinder and V8 bellhousings on the 3-speed manual transmissions? I woud definitely like to reuse the transmission on my '62 C10, if possible. If there are differences, what exactly are they? I always thought anything on GM products interchanged. Any pics? Thanks so much

02-05-2007, 12:03 AM	#2
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Differences beetween I-6 and V8 bellhousings? It will bolt right up.

02-05-2007, 09:34 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Differences beetween I-6 and V8 bellhousings? Didja find a small block? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-11-2007, 12:54 AM	#5
Dadsredwagon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 342	Re: Differences beetween I-6 and V8 bellhousings? so will a turbo 350 bolt up the the Inline 6 then? what is all needed?

02-11-2007, 11:08 AM	#6
1oldtruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 45	Re: Differences beetween I-6 and V8 bellhousings? My '63 had a 292 ci I6 and a TH 350 bolted right up. You will need to remove the crossmember that supports the manual bell housing. For the rear mount I used a crossmember out of a Powerglide truck - also bolted right in! __________________ 63 Chevy LWB Stepside (current project) 01 Suburban (tow vehicle and wife's driver) 85 Toyota Truck (wife's old driver- now Home Depot runner) 04 MINI Cooper S (my commuter- don't laugh, it's a blast to drive!)



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