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Apr 15, 2004 | 04:44 PM

saltydog57

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c-4 tranny

I have a 49 f2 and am putting a 351 clevland with a rear that has 3.73 possi rear and wanted to know if I use a c4 will I need large or small bellhousing and do you think the combo will be good? I will use a 4 link coilover suspension for rear and mustang II with coilover rather than air. also glass tilt front end and glass fenders on rear with a shortened bed.
Thanks, Salty

Apr 16, 2004 | 12:40 AM

1952FORD

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I think you can use either as long as you use the corresponding flywheel , converter and spacer between the engine and transmission. The gears will be a little high for freeway speeds you will be close to 3000 at 65 mph depending on tire size. I like 3.00 3.25 for highway use .

Apr 16, 2004 | 03:40 AM

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You may want to check the 351 engine fourm to make sure, I believe that the "Cleveland" blocks used the bigblock bell housing.

Apr 16, 2004 | 05:51 AM

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Duh - disreguard the above post, the 351C used the smallblock pattern. The 351M/400 use the bigblock pattern.
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Apr 16, 2004 | 04:25 PM

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Thanks Guys

Thanks alot I don't intend on driving it every day I have my ranger for that I want alot of torque and power and if I can do 65 @ 3000rpm then thats fine gas milage means nothing and besides the clevland doesn't start really strong till your at least at 3 grand and I want to hear it howl through my duel flowmasters!

LOL Thanks alot for the info.........Salty