4spd to 5spd swap

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Feb 17, 2010 | 06:38 PM

jonbass40

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4spd to 5spd swap

I have a question about swaping in a 5spd behind a 400. It currently has a 4spd and I would like to swap in a zf 5spd. I know I will have to convert it to a hydrulic clutch. I know there is a difference in the distance the flywheel sticks out and I was wondering if anyone knew what modifications needed to be done to the throwout fork. It seems someone did the awile ago in the 73 to 79 forum but I cannot find the link at all.
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Feb 17, 2010 | 08:56 PM

'83f3fiddy

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lol can i buy the 4spd if u do the convert?

Feb 18, 2010 | 10:55 AM

Redneck1465

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I would check and make sure the bellhousing for a 460 will match up to the 400 or not.

Feb 18, 2010 | 11:01 AM

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it should lol i think the 351w, 400, 460 are all the same in the back..

Feb 18, 2010 | 11:15 AM

jonbass40

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The 351m/400 and 460 bellhousings are the same however the 351w is not the same. I know the 400 and 460 flywheels are positioned at different depths. I know there is a modification that is nessesary to get the throwout bearing to work, I just need to know what it is or if anyone knows where I can find the artical of the guy who did the swap. I cannot find it.