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Sep 20, 2004 | 01:55 PM

57hotrod

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302 swap

I have a 57 ford truck with a 223 and am needing info. Does a 302 fit on a 3 speed manual tranny?

Sep 20, 2004 | 11:52 PM

Fomoko1

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No it won`t directly fit , but that is not much of a problem if you use the transmission from a 302. The 302 is a very good engine for some economy and power, makes a nice cruiser. I am putting a 302 in my 56 M100.

Sep 21, 2004 | 01:07 AM

packrat56

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302 in a 56

I have a 302 in my 56, running a C4. Comfortable, and reasonable power.

Sep 21, 2004 | 01:27 AM

kooper909

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Newer transmissions are good ... but I say you can't beat the good ol' Three on the Tree.

Sep 21, 2004 | 08:34 AM

atccracing

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One of my buddies and my project was a 66 Mustang. We dropped in a 302 from a 69, as well as a 3 spd manual. Accelerated like a raped ape! I'm sure you can do the same. Mike

Sep 21, 2004 | 07:21 PM

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I was thinking of using an extra 302 and C6 I have in the 54 F350 I'm about to purchase (yeah, it's from my grandfather so I'm already making plans

). Only reason I hesitate to send it to the machine shop (besides the fact that I'm already paying the shop $$$ for the 302 I'm having done for my 67 Fairlane) is that the original 239 and 4speed still run. Dunno if I could drive it on the road with that old tranny though...

Sep 23, 2004 | 12:21 AM

Fomoko1

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If the old engine/transmission are operable then give it a try. Don`t fix what an`t broke unless you don`t like the old 4-speed. More of a concern will be the rear gears being way too low made for slow speed operation. These old trucks were designed for work and heavy loads, not highway speeds. good luck and enjoy!