Small or Big Block
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Fmx
You guys talking about an FMX block or the FMX transmission-----or maybe and FMX block with an FMX transmision? My head is beginning to hurt!
Once had a 78 LTD (full size) with a 400 motor and had a xmission that was alum bell and iron case. I figured it was an FMX transmission. C6's are one piece alum case.
Once had a 78 LTD (full size) with a 400 motor and had a xmission that was alum bell and iron case. I figured it was an FMX transmission. C6's are one piece alum case.
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The so called 400 FMX block has a small block bell housing pattern and will mate to any small block tranny, like an AOD. I assume it gets it's name because it came with an FMX tranny attached.
Your 78 LTD might have had an FMX tranny, but it had a 'Big Block' bell housing.
Your 78 LTD might have had an FMX tranny, but it had a 'Big Block' bell housing.
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Originally Posted by benshere
You guys talking about an FMX block or the FMX transmission-----or maybe and FMX block with an FMX transmision? My head is beginning to hurt!
Once had a 78 LTD (full size) with a 400 motor and had a xmission that was alum bell and iron case. I figured it was an FMX transmission. C6's are one piece alum case.
Once had a 78 LTD (full size) with a 400 motor and had a xmission that was alum bell and iron case. I figured it was an FMX transmission. C6's are one piece alum case.
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FMX and other mythical creatures
Tx, kinda already knew what they were, though rough on the details. I though I had a lead on one several years ago. A Cleveland man (car, not city) had one on his airboat. Crying, begging, kicking, screaming didnt work-----. He also had a 64 fairlane sports coupe out in front of his place, sitting in the grass! I'm embarassed to think what I might have done for either or both of them
Several places make an SFI adapter bell for several trannys and motors. One is fairly close to me in Titusville, Fl. 460 to small block works for 400. Dont know how strong though, you cut off the original bell and bolt new one on with pump bolts. Anyway more beating head against wall, which I seem to be good at.
Several places make an SFI adapter bell for several trannys and motors. One is fairly close to me in Titusville, Fl. 460 to small block works for 400. Dont know how strong though, you cut off the original bell and bolt new one on with pump bolts. Anyway more beating head against wall, which I seem to be good at.
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Originally Posted by benshere
Several places make an SFI adapter bell for several trannys and motors. One is fairly close to me in Titusville, Fl. 460 to small block works for 400. Dont know how strong though, you cut off the original bell and bolt new one on with pump bolts. Anyway more beating head against wall, which I seem to be good at.
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I have seriously considered that! Again, probably the wiser thing to do. Although when I had my 67 vette (427, side pipes, both tops) with the M21, I swore I would give up manuals down here in traffic.
Same questions I asked DanLee---
Do you park yours outside at night?
Do you have any dogs?
Are you a good shot?
Same questions I asked DanLee---
Do you park yours outside at night?
Do you have any dogs?
Are you a good shot?
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Originally Posted by benshere
Same questions I asked DanLee---
Do you park yours outside at night?
Do you have any dogs?
Are you a good shot?
Do you park yours outside at night?
Do you have any dogs?
Are you a good shot?
Yes, and they don't like people.
Hell yes, and I shoot expert every time on both M9 and M16.
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Thats one of the bells I was talking about. In fact the mfg (J.W. enterprises) is the one located in Titusville, Fl. or used to be anyway. Just north of Cocoa Beach, Fl. I hope someone has some info on their strength. They attach to case with the tranny pump bolts.
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Ha, I read an article on a windsor build up and were using stock 351c 2v open chamber heads because they have way more flow than stock windsors and other after markets. It was simple too, just a couple of holes that needed to be drilled to the heads while a couple had to be blocked and they were ready to bolt on.