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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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tranny swap

will an early 90's 5 speed manuel bolt to a 400m in a '79?
is there a non electronic overdrive that will bolt to a 400m?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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5 speed from behind a 460 will bolt up to a 400.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Ford didn't make a big block overdrive auto till 87 and they were electronic shift. There is a computer module kit avail to put that tranny in an old truck for about $400. I plan on doing this mod to my own 460, I have the tranny but can't find time to work on my own stuff.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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For the manual you will have to fab up some brakets for the Hyd. clutch also but should be well worth the effort.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Thank you for the info.

So the 400m is considered a big block?
as far as putting in a manuel trans, wouldnt the brackets and such out of a manuel trans truck work for the conversion for direct bolt on?
 
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