M matarcher 65dartonly Joined Jan 17, 2007 Messages 94 Reaction score 2 Location Modesto, CA Feb 21, 2009 #1 i got my car with the orginal trans in it with no moter. can i bolt a ealry 70's 318 to the orginal trans? thanks for your help
i got my car with the orginal trans in it with no moter. can i bolt a ealry 70's 318 to the orginal trans? thanks for your help
grumpuscreature Resident Curmudgeon Joined Mar 11, 2006 Messages 2,933 Reaction score 82 Location inabox Feb 21, 2009 #2 If the trans is for a slant, no go. If it is for a 273 any small block will bolt to it with the right converter.
If the trans is for a slant, no go. If it is for a 273 any small block will bolt to it with the right converter.
M matarcher 65dartonly Joined Jan 17, 2007 Messages 94 Reaction score 2 Location Modesto, CA Feb 22, 2009 #3 it came with a 273, i need a new convertor anyways so i will remmener that for sure thank you!
fishy68 Tyr Fryr's Inc. Joined Jan 11, 2005 Messages 16,584 Reaction score 1,264 Location Central, IL (Hooterville) Feb 22, 2009 #4 Make sure you get a converter for the right year trans cause they changed them in the late 60's. Different spline count. The converter will also have to be for a 318 engine as the converters for a 273 had a different size hub register.
Make sure you get a converter for the right year trans cause they changed them in the late 60's. Different spline count. The converter will also have to be for a 318 engine as the converters for a 273 had a different size hub register.