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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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wants 4 Speed automatic

I want to put an E40D in my 78 ford F-150 351M C6 how and what do i need to do this
 
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 12:35 AM
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Well, I know the E40D involves probably two or three different electrical connections as well as, I would think, a different lenghth and mounting type than the C6. Will a E4OD mount to a 351? I would think so. The 302's of the 90's had E40D's behind them, so I wouldn't think the 351 would be different, but don't take that for a solid answer.

And, I'm not so sure your 351's flex-plate would bolt to the torqe converter directly. I really don't know, I've never pulled a C6 or an E4OD yet.

Just my thoughts. Might wanna' take this question to the tranny or 351 forums.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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Thanks for trying anyway
 
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 01:41 AM
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i know this is mixing chevys and fords, but the only od tranny i know of that doesn't involve electronics is the 700r4. i've heard this is a tough tranny when built properly or the right year is used and i've heard the adapter plates are almost unlimited
 
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thanks you for your help and info
 
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 04:28 AM
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The 351M and 400 uses the 429/460 belhousing bolt pattern, so a big block tranny is needed. No OD trannys came behind them that I know of, but I could be wrong.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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alot of the fuelie 460s had e40d's behind them... youll need a computer for the tranny, custom mounts, and a custom driveshaft. not sure you may need a new speedometer too.
 
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