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From: Fresno, California
I'm having second thoughts about the J.W. Performance Bellhousing for the AOD. After speaking to them today they will not start production of my bellhousing until the end of the month.
Has anyone had experience with the Lakewood bell housing? According to the directions it does not require that the stock bell be cut. I'm going to look into this more tomorrow.
Lakewood brand | Part #: RM-9057
Has anyone had experience with the Lakewood bell housing? According to the directions it does not require that the stock bell be cut. I'm going to look into this more tomorrow.
Lakewood brand | Part #: RM-9057
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From: Rio Rancho , New Mexico
I believe it was what i brought them when I dropped off the truck a few months back. Since it work I'm not worried about it for now but I'm sure I'll keep it on my list of things to do. Right now I got a few larger fish to fry like my door latches, mouting the bed, wiring, the transmission, ect.
Thank you for the feedback though I notices the little things too.
Thank you for the feedback though I notices the little things too.
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From: Rio Rancho , New Mexico
Awesome. I was under the impression that the 427 and 460 were both "385 series" motors and universal.
Guess then it would be this one.
Bellhousing - Big Block Ford to AODE Transmission - #RM-9011
I always double check by calling but thank you again gentlemen for the thoughts.
I'm trying to decide on this one or the J.W. since they both require cutting the J.W. is in the lead due to $$$.
I'm trying to figure out from users that may have had feedback but it sounds like both are good.
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From: Lansdale, PA
The 332,352,360,361 truck,390,390 truck, 406,410,427,428 are all FE series. (I think I forgot one or two smaller ones)
"385" series only includes 370 truck, 429, and 460.
I would get the jw one. It's cheaper and as long as turn around time isn't months, then I'd risk it. The Lakewood one is so much more... And unless you really want that sfi approval, I wouldn't spend the extra.
What exactly did they do for a rebuild. How much hp are they claiming. Did they Dyno the trans. What is their warranty.
And most important
Make sure you get instructions on how to set it up. How much idle pressure should it have at the test port. Ask them if you bring the vehicle to them, if they would double check it for you (because they are going to warranty it)
"385" series only includes 370 truck, 429, and 460.
I would get the jw one. It's cheaper and as long as turn around time isn't months, then I'd risk it. The Lakewood one is so much more... And unless you really want that sfi approval, I wouldn't spend the extra.
What exactly did they do for a rebuild. How much hp are they claiming. Did they Dyno the trans. What is their warranty.
And most important
Make sure you get instructions on how to set it up. How much idle pressure should it have at the test port. Ask them if you bring the vehicle to them, if they would double check it for you (because they are going to warranty it)
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From: Moore (or less), OK.
The 385 series engine included the 370, 429 and 460 and was produced in the Lima, Ohio engine plant. It did not include the Cleveland engines. It refers to the length of the stroke in the 460 engine.
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You are so right, Clevelands are members of the 335 series
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From: Rio Rancho , New Mexico
The 332,352,360,361 truck,390,390 truck, 406,410,427,428 are all FE series. (I think I forgot one or two smaller ones)
"385" series only includes 370 truck, 429, and 460.
I would get the jw one. It's cheaper and as long as turn around time isn't months, then I'd risk it. The Lakewood one is so much more... And unless you really want that sfi approval, I wouldn't spend the extra.
What exactly did they do for a rebuild. How much hp are they claiming. Did they Dyno the trans. What is their warranty.
And most important
Make sure you get instructions on how to set it up. How much idle pressure should it have at the test port. Ask them if you bring the vehicle to them, if they would double check it for you (because they are going to warranty it)
"385" series only includes 370 truck, 429, and 460.
I would get the jw one. It's cheaper and as long as turn around time isn't months, then I'd risk it. The Lakewood one is so much more... And unless you really want that sfi approval, I wouldn't spend the extra.
What exactly did they do for a rebuild. How much hp are they claiming. Did they Dyno the trans. What is their warranty.
And most important
Make sure you get instructions on how to set it up. How much idle pressure should it have at the test port. Ask them if you bring the vehicle to them, if they would double check it for you (because they are going to warranty it)
We've agreed to have them adjust the trans due to delays in the build it will be at no charge.
