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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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tranny swap

I was wondering if anyone out there can tell me if I can swap a 77 4x4 c6 for a 79 4x4 c6 I'm running low on cash and would like to get my 79 supercab back on the road
 
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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I'm not an Auto kinda guy, but I would almost be willing to bet that it would work w/o any problems....only good way is to take the 2 trannys and compare them side by side
 
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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As long as they have the same bell pattern, and have the married t-case, they will swap no issue. If you are swapping the motor in with the trans, no issue. Otherwise, it needs to be the same bell, 351M-400, 429 460 trade, 302 351W 300 I6 trade.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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should match up no problem
 
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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yea, I would assume they both have the 351M motors....so I would bet your fine!

So a 300/I6, and 302's and such have the same bellhousing?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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yes, just the mount location changes on the 300 to 302/351W swap, and be sure to keep the right imbalance flexplate with the motor.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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well I'm not worried about those little problems....BUT, now I know that a bell housing from an I/6 is something I can use!, so if I find one, it's good to throw on the parts pile!....awesome!

BTW, I'm talking about a manual tranny bell, I stay AWAY from automatics....no fun to drive for me!
 
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