Is this true?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Macon, GA
Is this true?
Bellhousings on I6 and V8, 1962 to 1985, all interchange with the exception of 400 small block and 454 big block due to balance requirements.
If so, what are you guys with 383's doing?
If so, what are you guys with 383's doing?
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Only difference in bellhousings is the actual size depending on the flywheelsize 153 or 168 tooth so the bigger bellhousing needs to be used with the bigger flywheel, other than that they're all interchangable
my 68 was born with the 153 tooth flywheel i wanted to put on a bigger and better cluth to hold my 575HP 383 so i changed the bellhousing and flywheel to the 168.
my 68 was born with the 153 tooth flywheel i wanted to put on a bigger and better cluth to hold my 575HP 383 so i changed the bellhousing and flywheel to the 168.
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From: Woodland Park Colorado
My 1966 chevy pickup had a I6 250 ci and I put a 350 sb and it bolted
up just fine to the 4sp bell housing yes there all the same. That was a quick little truck after that. Should have kept that one.
up just fine to the 4sp bell housing yes there all the same. That was a quick little truck after that. Should have kept that one.
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From: Millington Illinois
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Originally Posted by sperkins
Bellhousings on I6 and V8, 1962 to 1985, all interchange with the exception of 400 small block and 454 big block due to balance requirements.
If so, what are you guys with 383's doing?
If so, what are you guys with 383's doing?
Last edited by 63mako; Nov 4, 2006 at 09:20 AM.
