Manual Tranny questions on engine swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gaddman · 07-12-2002, 02:30 PM

I figured out that the driveshaft would have to be shortened if I use the bigger tranny that came with the 327 - even if I move the tranny crossmember.

Like you said, I think I can use the tranny for the I6 since it already fits with the driveshaft and crossmember. But I'm wondering if it can handle the bigger engine? The 327 is all stock, and I'm just using it as a daily driver - not a hot rod.

So do you think the smaller tranny will hold up?

Thanks,
Greg

07-12-2002, 02:30 PM	#3
gaddman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Scottsburg, In Posts: 160	I figured out that the driveshaft would have to be shortened if I use the bigger tranny that came with the 327 - even if I move the tranny crossmember. Like you said, I think I can use the tranny for the I6 since it already fits with the driveshaft and crossmember. But I'm wondering if it can handle the bigger engine? The 327 is all stock, and I'm just using it as a daily driver - not a hot rod. So do you think the smaller tranny will hold up? Thanks, Greg __________________ Gaddman Scottsburg, In 67 SWB w/93 step bed 68 LWB Fleetside C10 Custom 50 Chevy 3600 74 Norton Commando 850 72 Norton Commando 750

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