V8 in place of 216 with 3 speed and stock rear - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad Hall · 10-01-2014, 08:23 PM

I know this has been asked 100 times but I couldn't find exactly what I want to know. If I want to take out my 216 and put a v8 in and keep my 3 spd on the column and factory rear what will I need. I do have a 55-57 bell housing but I was wondering if anyone made a conversion for the dog ears since the crossmember is flat. Also if I run headers can I keep my stock 3 speed linkage. I have access to v8s but no 235 currently and my babbet rod motor is done unless I want to put a small fortune to it.

_Ogre · 10-01-2014, 08:43 PM

what year truck?

Brad Hall · 10-01-2014, 09:56 PM

Sorry 1951

NEWFISHER · 10-04-2014, 03:11 PM

Wont the saginaw 4 bolt trans pattern bolt up to a later than 57 bell housing? The 3 sp should have a 2 bolt mount boss under the trans to build from when you run a rear crossmember. A ton of options for the 3 bolt small block side mount .

Speedbumpauto · 10-04-2014, 04:35 PM

I thought a 51 had insert bearings but not completely fitted. It used small shims on the rod bolts to establish oil clearance. Seems those could be done for a moderate price if you really want to keep it.

10-01-2014, 08:23 PM	#1
Brad Hall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sturkie Posts: 21	V8 in place of 216 with 3 speed and stock rear I know this has been asked 100 times but I couldn't find exactly what I want to know. If I want to take out my 216 and put a v8 in and keep my 3 spd on the column and factory rear what will I need. I do have a 55-57 bell housing but I was wondering if anyone made a conversion for the dog ears since the crossmember is flat. Also if I run headers can I keep my stock 3 speed linkage. I have access to v8s but no 235 currently and my babbet rod motor is done unless I want to put a small fortune to it.

10-01-2014, 08:43 PM	#2
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,675	Re: V8 in place of 216 with 3 speed and stock rear what year truck? __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-01-2014, 09:56 PM	#3
Brad Hall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sturkie Posts: 21	Re: V8 in place of 216 with 3 speed and stock rear Sorry 1951

10-04-2014, 03:11 PM	#4
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: V8 in place of 216 with 3 speed and stock rear Wont the saginaw 4 bolt trans pattern bolt up to a later than 57 bell housing? The 3 sp should have a 2 bolt mount boss under the trans to build from when you run a rear crossmember. A ton of options for the 3 bolt small block side mount . __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

10-04-2014, 04:35 PM	#5
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: V8 in place of 216 with 3 speed and stock rear I thought a 51 had insert bearings but not completely fitted. It used small shims on the rod bolts to establish oil clearance. Seems those could be done for a moderate price if you really want to keep it.



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