RE: [Chevelle-List] Where do you buy Bell Housings?

[Cecil \"Steve\" Martin]

Here’s what I was told.   “New Process overdrive 4 speed with a Chevy bolt pattern. A 69 bellhousing would have to be slightly modified to fit it, the bearing pilot hole would have to be made larger, but otherwise it fits. It is stronger than a Muncie, but not much heavier. It lets you run a 3.73, or 4.11 gear, and still cruise on the highway at 70mph in comfort.”   It is out of an early to mid 80’s Chevy pick-em-up truck. I am going to give it a try and if there’s something I don’t like about it, I’ll yank it and put in something else. For the price it’s worth a try for what I want. A lot of long distance traveling to car shows, no racing (although I might put my foot into it once in a while…), and moderate big block power (300-375 hp). I don’t know much more about it than that.   I was told that the correct truck Bell Housing was a Hollander #771 and a normal  housing is #554. Still undecided on which one I want, but starting to worry if what Rick said is true about not being able to open it up more than 1/8 inch. Not sure how much clearance I need yet as I haven’t taken possession yet. If I can’t go with the explosion proof housing I will just go stock.   Thanks for the link Denny.         -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Pell Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 4:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Where do you buy Bell Housings?   What transmission are you putting in?  That would help us considerably. Bellhousings are the same for SBC vs BBC.