4 sod conversion

[Regular Guy with an Elky]

So I’m collecting parts for a 1983 el Camino with a stock 305 engine automatic to 4spd manual conversion. I have the correct bell housing and clutch fork.
I just acquired the Saginaw three grove 4 spd transmission I wanted with the 3918794 shifter and 3710017 install kit.
The transmission also came with a cast iron bell housing (I don’t need) and a Barely used 11 inch clutch disk , pressure plate and fly wheel.
Can I use that clutch set up with my 492606 bell housing or should I get the 10.5 inch setup?
If the fly wheel is not 153 tooth ( I didn’t check yet) would I need to change the starter?

Thanks for any help

 

[clean8485]

I believe that the 492606 bellhousing will only work with a 10.5" clutch setup. If memory serves, there was a bellhousing from a '78 or '79 El Camino that was made for an 11" clutch, but it is rare, and hard to find.

 

[Regular Guy with an Elky]

I believe that the 492606 bellhousing will only work with a 10.5" clutch setup. If memory serves, there was a bellhousing from a '78 or '79 El Camino that was made for an 11" clutch, but it is rare, and hard to find.

So the 11 inch setup will not fit in the 606 housing, thanks for the info

 

[Ribbedroof]

No the 11 inch won’t go into that bell housing. A 10 1/2 inch clutch is plenty for most people to use. For the most part starters are all the same they just use a different nose for the two flywheel diameters