engine swap
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From: Hendersonville, TN
Pretty sure they're different. I know the 300 shares the same bolt pattern as the small block V8's (289,302, 351W). If it's a manual, just find a bellhousing. I'm not sure if the 351M/400 pattern matches anything else or not. Still RELATIVELY new to Fords. One good thing about the Chebbies. Same pattern for big-block, small block, inline six, 90Degree V6 and older 4 cylinders. If they'd made it match the Buick,Olds,Pontiac pattern things would be TOO simple on the GM side of the fence.
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Bend, OR.
IIRC the 351M and the 400M have the same pattern as the 385 series (429/460).
The FE series is all by it's lonesome (332-428).
The 351C has the same pattern as the 300 and small blocks - 6 bolt 289 thru 351W.
If your application is a manual then search out a manual bellhousing. It shouldn't be too hard to find. If you are trying to put a C6 351M trans behind the 300 it's not worth it.
http://www.vintage-automotive.com
The FE series is all by it's lonesome (332-428).
The 351C has the same pattern as the 300 and small blocks - 6 bolt 289 thru 351W.
If your application is a manual then search out a manual bellhousing. It shouldn't be too hard to find. If you are trying to put a C6 351M trans behind the 300 it's not worth it.
http://www.vintage-automotive.com
Last edited by whisperer; Feb 19, 2004 at 04:05 AM.
