RE: [Chevelle-List] Bellhousings ?????

[nick visciani]

Hey Cliff - I had a similar setup in my old 72 pickup - 454 & wieand blower \ turbo 400 combo - the trans was basic rebuild with nothing special and a B&M trans Kit - never had any issues - just routine fluid & filter changes....   If it was real hardcore you could always consider a trans blanket - (Jegs or Summit), doesn't really strengthen anything, but more for safety if the trans decides to frag....no more ideas here, anyone else? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Clifford E Klimas Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 9:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Bellhousings ????? Hey List -       How about those of us running auto trannys with higher hp combos?  My '71 has an internally-beefed TH400 (stock case and bellhousing with a cast aluminum deep pan), and my new 427 SBC should be making at least 500 hp and tq.  Would an aftermarket bellhousing (is that the right term for an auto trans?) be a good idea for my application?  Any other strengthening mods I can do now while the motor is out of the car?  I already have the safety-interlock polyurethane engine and trans mounts.  Keep in mind that my car is street driven only and is very traction limited.  TIA. Cliff Klimas     Hamilton, NJ '71 Chevelle (427 SBC project slugging along) '88 CSC (just ordered BMR Fab. rear control arms)