Belhouseing to engine bolt pattern
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Belhouseing to engine bolt pattern
Hey guys, I've been looking into 5 speed transmission options for a 200 I6. I have read that a 2.3 liter 4 cyl. is based on a 200 with two cyl lobbed off. Can any tell me if they share the same bolt pattern at the rear of the engine? If so this opens up a lot more options for my little bronco. Thanks fellas.
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Bell to fit T5 to the 200. Not sure this is a good fit as the ratios and fitting to the TC are question marks.
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Hey guys, I've been looking into 5 speed transmission options for a 200 I6. I have read that a 2.3 liter 4 cyl. is based on a 200 with two cyl lobbed off. Can any tell me if they share the same bolt pattern at the rear of the engine? If so this opens up a lot more options for my little bronco. Thanks fellas.
Pinto 2.3s are different motors, and Ranger 2.3s are also different--both being OHC motors....
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From: Lawrence Swamp
5 speed transmission options for a 200 I6
Like every other question on mods or application "What's the intended use?" Crawler, rd vehicle, racer? "What kinda money?"
The NV3500 would probably work okay, I wouldn't waste my time or money on a 700R4... they have proven themselves weak to marginal for durability in stock form. A small block ZF (300, 302, 351w) is closer to a bolt in swap than anything else. The M5OD is okay in lighter duty on hwy applications.
There's lots of build threads, on the CB site, on all the 5 speeds.
Like every other question on mods or application "What's the intended use?" Crawler, rd vehicle, racer? "What kinda money?"
The NV3500 would probably work okay, I wouldn't waste my time or money on a 700R4... they have proven themselves weak to marginal for durability in stock form. A small block ZF (300, 302, 351w) is closer to a bolt in swap than anything else. The M5OD is okay in lighter duty on hwy applications.
There's lots of build threads, on the CB site, on all the 5 speeds.
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Note: this is commonly called the Ford Small-block V8 pattern, though it is used in some "big block"-sized V8's as well as some V6's and I6's.
- 200 I6 1978-1983 only, partial (4 of 6 bolts) pattern.
- 250 I6
- 255 V8
- 289 V8 - (made after August 3, 1964) - had 6 bolts holding bellhousing to block
- 302 V8 including Boss 302
- 302 Cleveland (Australia)
- 351 Cleveland V8 (not the 351 Cleveland M-block engine)
- 351 Boss
- 351 Cobra Jet
- 351 Windsor V8
- 400 Cleveland M-block V8 aka 400FMX (certain 1973 casting numbers D1AE and D3AE, mated to the FMX transmission)
- 3.8/3.9/4.2L Canadian Essex 90° V6 (RWD only)
- 240 I6
- 300 I6
- 4.6L Modular V8 (first two casting runs, numbers F1AE and F2VE)
- 5.0L V8
- 5.8L V8
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From: Lawrence Swamp
There is no 5 speed, ones listed above are adapted. Again CB is a good site for tech assistance on a 5 speed to the 200 I6 (esp for an early bronk - 170/2.8, 200). "6 Cylinder Performance Handbook" by D&D Schieldahl for the "sm 6" I6.
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From: Lawrence Swamp
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I think it's:
classicbroncos.com
I think it wuz set up by Jeff's BG in Michigan. Find the "transmissions" sticky(s). They have articles/pic of builds for the last 6 yrs. or so of 1/2 doz. auto and 1/2 doz. manual instals. Look for NV 3550, 4500, & ZF for your 5 speed.
The only direct bolt ups (not 5 speeds)I know are: the "2.77", "Dagenham", C4 (in my barn), and (what I have on the Bronk) RAN. The SROD (a 4 speed manual w/a OD 4th gear) came in the final few yrs. of Zepher n Fairmont's 3.3Lt, along w/ a small version of the c4, ford 3 speed auto, n a regular 4 speed. So B careful @ the junk yrd. They crush anything over 10 yr. old round here so if U find a 250 I6 let me know (fairmont, falcon, granada, mustang n more)
. Also a carb outta a pinto, mustang II, vega, gremlin, omni or vw (holley/weber 5200) has 245 - 270 cfm and could wake up the 200ci. 
Best of luck with your swap, ck out our bronco forum, ford six and clifford as well (if U have time n $ to keep going on MORE mods). Let us know how you do!
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I think it wuz set up by Jeff's BG in Michigan. Find the "transmissions" sticky(s). They have articles/pic of builds for the last 6 yrs. or so of 1/2 doz. auto and 1/2 doz. manual instals. Look for NV 3550, 4500, & ZF for your 5 speed.
The only direct bolt ups (not 5 speeds)I know are: the "2.77", "Dagenham", C4 (in my barn), and (what I have on the Bronk) RAN. The SROD (a 4 speed manual w/a OD 4th gear) came in the final few yrs. of Zepher n Fairmont's 3.3Lt, along w/ a small version of the c4, ford 3 speed auto, n a regular 4 speed. So B careful @ the junk yrd. They crush anything over 10 yr. old round here so if U find a 250 I6 let me know (fairmont, falcon, granada, mustang n more)
. Also a carb outta a pinto, mustang II, vega, gremlin, omni or vw (holley/weber 5200) has 245 - 270 cfm and could wake up the 200ci. Best of luck with your swap, ck out our bronco forum, ford six and clifford as well (if U have time n $ to keep going on MORE mods). Let us know how you do!
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From: Lawrence Swamp
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Sorry I shot off my mouth so sooon, I don't follow the 200 I6 too much. There is 1 if the T5 is a 5 speed (must B a car tranny). Saw on another forum that the T5 will fit w/minor mods if it is a low mounted starter ('80-83).
PM me for particulars, if interested. T5 is not 4 me due to 70% off rd (ZF is!!).
Keep in touch.
Sorry I shot off my mouth so sooon, I don't follow the 200 I6 too much. There is 1 if the T5 is a 5 speed (must B a car tranny). Saw on another forum that the T5 will fit w/minor mods if it is a low mounted starter ('80-83).
PM me for particulars, if interested. T5 is not 4 me due to 70% off rd (ZF is!!).
Keep in touch.
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From: Raphine, Virginia
Don't know what vehicle you're dealing with, look into a RUG 4 speed toploader.I don't believe a 5 speed will work all that well with a 200 unless you have a Mustang. Overdrive and a 200 will get pretty doggy unless your engine is built a bit.
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