trans help

[Xploder825]

I am getting a 351 cleveland and i need to kno if the factory trans will mount up or will i have to go with a bigger trans

 

[Josh]

You want to put a 351 in front of a 4R44? I would say no. I would not put a V8 in front of a V6 trans. I would imagine a C6 or AOD would work.

 

[jah81592]

If you just wanted to keep an electronic tranny you could install a AOD-E with a PTCS controller. Just food for thought. -j

 

[Xploder825]

Yeah that's what my friend Dave was thinking the trans won't hold up and he wants to get a c6.

Another question

With the new trans will I have to get another driveshaft to fit it or can a mod the old one?

 

[IZwack]

Depends on the tailshaft output type of the new transmission. But at the very least you will at least need to change the length, if not also the U-joint type (yoke). Of course you may get lucky and everything matches up (same length and connection).

But driveshaft is the least of your worries, thats a last minute thing you can go to a driveshaft place and have it done in a day or two.

 

[Xploder825]

How much is it do you think that I'm going to be putting out for this ?

 

[reserved50]

Id rather go with a 351W, or better yet a 5.0 or stroked 5.0, some pan problems

 

[dewgod]

How much is it do you think that I'm going to be putting out for this ?

A lot. There is a good post somewhere on this board, sorry don't remember where it is or the title but I just did a V-8 swap search and found it.

 

[reserved50]

a 351C has a small block trans bolt pattern, you will have to get a c6 for a small block pattern also, still a huge trans. If you go carbed (meaning sticking with a Cleveland)a better choice would be a rebuild AOD with 4r70W internals so no electronics are needed, there are other options. Start forking out the cash and time

You could go with a C4 and lose overdrive, might be cheaper to build, I am assuming you arent going over about 500 hp ?

 

[Xploder825]

no not yet but i plan on going carbed and im thinkin or a supercharger or turbo idk yet
but just for right i need to get sumtin movin on my truck

 

[reserved50]

i say AOD then since the 4r70W (electronic wide ratio gear) is available in the later Exploders. Can get a used one for maybe 50-400$tops with converter. I think they should mate up.