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

[John Nasta]

IMO this whole bellhousing issue really depends on how you drive the car. If it is street-driven only, then you are probably not beating on it so hard that things will fall apart. However, if you do beat on it (whether street or track), then you need to protect yourself.     -----Original Message----- 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)    If you like wiggling your toes (look at Big Daddy), you Gotta go with the Blow proof if you're running a big block with any sort of testoterone in it. More so if you have a after market pressure plate. I'm running a 10.5-1 454, Lakewood blow proof, RAM 11' 6 fingered brass puck clutch disk (unsprung) and matching RAM pressure plate (3400lbs), against a Super T-10. So far, lots of full thottle clutch dumps and shifts...ahem, I keep several U-joints in the glove box along with straps and bolts.....