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Yes, it will bolt up to that crossmember.
You'll need to get 1/2" to 3/4" taken out of the driveshaft.
You'll need to get 1/2" to 3/4" taken out of the driveshaft.
Trans Swap/ Flexplate Issue?
Hello all, I am new to this forum and have a question I hope somebody can answer for me. I have an '87 Monte ss that I've recently installed a rebuilt 400sbc into. The 400 sbc is currently mated to a rebuilt th400. I would very much like to put the original th200-4r back in. My question is this, will the factory torque converter from the th200-4r bolt up to a 400 flexplate? If not does anybody have an idea of what would work? I know the 400's are externally balanced and need the 400 flexplate. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Much.
Hello all, I am new to this forum and have a question I hope somebody can answer for me. I have an '87 Monte ss that I've recently installed a rebuilt 400sbc into. The 400 sbc is currently mated to a rebuilt th400. I would very much like to put the original th200-4r back in. My question is this, will the factory torque converter from the th200-4r bolt up to a 400 flexplate? If not does anybody have an idea of what would work? I know the 400's are externally balanced and need the 400 flexplate. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Much.
Well, I would just use the flexplate from your original motor, that way the starter will for sure still work and that you have the right flexplate. But yes it should bolt right up either way.
Re: Trans Swap/ Flexplate Issue?
As far as I know it should bolt up. When buying a converter they are listed by transmission type, not engine type. Correct me if I'm wrong here people.
adv1288 said:
As far as I know it should bolt up. When buying a converter they are listed by transmission type, not engine type. Correct me if I'm wrong here people.
There is two torque convertor bolt circles that I know of, and this is for the larger 168 tooth flexplate. Most replacement flexplates(and a lot of the factory) have both sets of holes in them, so you should be ok. Worse case, once you pull the transmission, you will be able to tell if your flexplate has both patterns(6 holes) or not(3 holes). If it doesn't then go get a replacement one from your local parts store(after you make sure it has 6 holes in it).
SSCamino, he can't use the original flywheel from the 305 on the 400 since the 400 requires an externall balanced flywheel.
SSCamino, he can't use the original flywheel from the 305 on the 400 since the 400 requires an externall balanced flywheel.
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