38-48 v8 Flathead gearbox

xtreme · #1 (**permalink**) 03-26-2008, 04:51 PM

Hi, i have a 38-48 flathead. the one with the bellhousing cast into the block with the closed drive gearbox. is there any adapter or a way to make it open drive to use a normal propshaft with the gearbox, or is there an adapter or a way to use a different gearbox? (maybe a C4 auto box) any home modifications i can do before i spend alot of money. Im in England and i dont think theres anything i can just buy as an adapter or conversion kit over here. Only place i can think of is Flat O Matic but after shipping and everything it is going to be real expensive. would prefer to go auto because im lazy

. I will stick with my manual box for now if theres an easy way to use a standard prop.
Thank You!

Snowking · #2 (**permalink**) 03-26-2008, 10:34 PM

I'm not sure on auto transmitions. sorry
BUT
What I find is popular to run behind flathead motors if you have the funds/will to do it is to use a T5 tranny from a Chevy S10. There are many books on doing this swap.

effie_man · #3 (**permalink**) 03-26-2008, 10:59 PM

there are adapters for almost any popular transmission to bolt to the flatty. If you do a search on the net for them something will come up. They range in price from a couple hundred to a couple thousand depending on what tranny your adapting. Ebay is another option. Hope this helps

xtreme · #4 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 01:39 PM

any idea which books might have some info on a swap? i have seen a speedway conversion plate but its for the later flatty without the bellhousing cast into the engine block.

effie_man · #5 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 05:48 PM

that one might be tricky, ill take a look around in some of mine and see if i can dig anything up for you.

Snowking · #6 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 09:23 PM

Here bud
these guys make adapters for C4's among others.

http://www.flat-o.com/