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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 09:45 PM
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So I have a 83' f150 short bed with the 300 and the Clark 4spd OD. Ive come across a 351 for a decent price and was wondering if my transmission with bolt up or not. TIA.
 
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The 300 six has the small-block pattern so will bolt up fine. However, lots of other things won't: Engine Swaps - ???Gary's Garagemahal.
 
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The 300 six has the small-block pattern so will bolt up fine. However, lots of other things won't: Engine Swaps - ???Gary's Garagemahal.
would I be better off getting a new trans with it all together? Like an np435 Or a t18?
 
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I don't understand "getting a new trans with it all together". Please explain.
 
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The trans you have will work. But to get the engine to bolt up to the frame you will have to go to the junkyard and get engine brackets or perches from the truck that had a 302 or 351w. Then there are lots of other little things that will become obvious when you go to hook them up.
 
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The SROD isn't the strongest of the bunch due to its weak shift rails, so be ready to swap it out eventually
 
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