Galaxie 289 Engine and C4 transmission
02-06-2013, 08:53 PM
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Galaxie 289 Engine and C4 transmission into 1967 Mustang
Why wouldn't a 1965 Galaxie 289 with a C4-74 transmission fit in a 1967 Mustang?
Have an opportunity to get one at a reasonable price and am wondering if I should get it.
Have an opportunity to get one at a reasonable price and am wondering if I should get it.
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02-07-2013, 06:55 PM
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What is the relevance of 5 bolt versus 6 bolt bellhousing block?
changed: I'm a dumbcluck. I just saw that you answered the comment by the guy before you. Thanks!
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02-08-2013, 10:20 AM
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Actually I wasn't answering the guy before you. In about 65 or 66 they changed from a 5 bolt bellhousing to a 6 bolt (block and bellhousing changed). It was mostly to reduce vibrations and it increased the bellhousing strength as well.
Beyond being a 5 or 6 bolt there were larger and smaller bellhousing for different cars. Irrelevant of 5 bolt or 6 you will need the proper bellhousing. The 6 bolts can come off of 302's as well I believe and are relatively easy to come by. The 5 bolts weren't produced for too long and are harder to find.
To be honest, if it were me I would get a 6 bolt block. Additionally the one on craigslist is some what over priced in my opinion.
Beyond being a 5 or 6 bolt there were larger and smaller bellhousing for different cars. Irrelevant of 5 bolt or 6 you will need the proper bellhousing. The 6 bolts can come off of 302's as well I believe and are relatively easy to come by. The 5 bolts weren't produced for too long and are harder to find.
To be honest, if it were me I would get a 6 bolt block. Additionally the one on craigslist is some what over priced in my opinion.
02-08-2013, 11:34 AM
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Actually I wasn't answering the guy before you. In about 65 or 66 they changed from a 5 bolt bellhousing to a 6 bolt (block and bellhousing changed). It was mostly to reduce vibrations and it increased the bellhousing strength as well.
Beyond being a 5 or 6 bolt there were larger and smaller bellhousing for different cars. Irrelevant of 5 bolt or 6 you will need the proper bellhousing. The 6 bolts can come off of 302's as well I believe and are relatively easy to come by. The 5 bolts weren't produced for too long and are harder to find.
To be honest, if it were me I would get a 6 bolt block. Additionally the one on craigslist is some what over priced in my opinion.
Beyond being a 5 or 6 bolt there were larger and smaller bellhousing for different cars. Irrelevant of 5 bolt or 6 you will need the proper bellhousing. The 6 bolts can come off of 302's as well I believe and are relatively easy to come by. The 5 bolts weren't produced for too long and are harder to find.
To be honest, if it were me I would get a 6 bolt block. Additionally the one on craigslist is some what over priced in my opinion.
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