A body with a 383 4spd can be done. Here are some pictures of my 69 cuda with a 4spd & 383. All I did was dented the header just behind the collector & grind some of the collector flange off. I now have plenty of clearance. Now I am not sure about 440s since they are wider. If anyone does this with an A body 440 4spd with Schumacher headers & it works out the same please let us know. I used all my original parts, clutch fork, pedal rod & z bar ( big block A body ) Far as I know the z bar is the only thing for an A body big block. I compared the fork & clutch rod to an A body small block & they are the same. Pictures are not the best but I hope it gives the idea. UP DATE The more I thought about it the more I didn't like the clearances. So I decided to modify the left header. I marked the header where I wanted to cut it. I cut it then I mounted it back on the motor. I put a pry bar in the collector end & then pried down until I was happier with the clearances. Now I have plenty (as shown in the new pictures) I just took the header back out & welded them up. It has to be cheaper than sending it out & have someone else do it.
It can be done !
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I'll let you know on the 440/4spd when i get mine done...in 5-7 years
BIG-B-Barracuda
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COOL THANKS! really helps a lot!
so bell housing and z bar are the only things i should worry about associating to BIG block and the rest in interchangeable?
nice job! cant wait to see a finished product and post a video of a cruise to see how she drives.
so bell housing and z bar are the only things i should worry about associating to BIG block and the rest in interchangeable?
nice job! cant wait to see a finished product and post a video of a cruise to see how she drives.
70DartMike
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Thanks for that, I'm doing the same thing.
moper
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Have you given any thought as to how the gasket will seal there? That is a gasketed joint.
BIG-B-Barracuda
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not a flat gasket though more of a ring so he'll be fine i would imagine.
BIG-B-Barracuda
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70DartMike. lol i just saw your scammer Email thread... haha Priceless. ! :coffee2:
Z bar yes bell housing I am not sure about
To be safe, I am going to get the ball type from Schumacher
moper
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Good thought. I don't see a gasket at that joint lasting under any real driving.
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I have a set of Schumachers that I modified for a four speed. They were behind a 440 and fit great, all original clutch parts were used. Only a year old before I removed them and put a 383 in the car with stock big block manifolds. No grinding or denting was necessary.
They are for sale now. 500 bucks plus shipping from Amarillo. I have been told that one company is charging 250 to modify them.
Rod
They are for sale now. 500 bucks plus shipping from Amarillo. I have been told that one company is charging 250 to modify them.
Rod
Dr dan
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If you have trouble with the exhaust leaking, try making a gasket out of .125 soft copper or aluminum, I used the copper on my car and it worked great.
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