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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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79 tranny question

own a 79 4x4 with 300 6 have a chance to buy 79 with a 351m will the tranny from the 351 match up with the 300?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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No, 351m is big block(400, 429, 460), 300 is small block(302, 351W, 351C)
 
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Thanks Not the answer I wanted but THANK YOU!!
 
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If you have a standrd transmission you should be able to find a bellhousing that will bolt up to a 351M with out much problem.
 
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Any standard tray will swap with the appropriate bellhousing.

Automatics need to stay within the family i.e. small block, big block and FE

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