3.8 to 305 engine swap transmission question

[Colindunn]

Currently have a Saginaw 4 speed out of the Camaro in my 1978 regal and it is bolted up to the 3.8. Do I need to do anything when I swap the 305 in or should it all line up and bolt up?

 

[DRIVEN]

Bellhousing pattern is different.

 

[Colindunn]

Can I get a new bell housing for the trans then?

 

[DRIVEN]

You can use an adapter like this:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TCI-230000/?rtype=10
Or find a Chevy bellhousing from a Gbody. They are unique. The pivot ball is lower than "normal" bellhousings.

 

[Colindunn]

Alright cool thank you. And for the input shaft? Anything change there?

 

[DRIVEN]

Nope. Should be standard 10 spline. Don't forget the pilot bushing in the new engine.

 

[Colindunn]

What about the driveshaft and the rest of the driveline. Does anything need to be changed there?

 

[DRIVEN]

Nothing behind the bellhousing should need to be changed as long as you are using the factory engine mount location.

 

[Colindunn]

Where can I get the correct bell housing?

 

[84clonewars]

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