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Author:  \6T [ Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:01 pm ]
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What is the shortest bellhousing trans combination I can use behind a 225 six. I'm having trouble getting enough room for a driveshaft, 2' is not enough. The three speed manual box I have is 34 inches from bellhousing to engine flange to end of tail shaft. I need a answer quick!! Standard or automatic is OK.
Thanks
\6T
Author:  sandy in BC [ Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:47 pm ]
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Hi
That should be 2" is not enough, 2' would be fine.
Sorry
\6T
Author:  Johnny Z [ Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:44 pm ]
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The shortest combination is a /6 bellhousing with a A or F body transmission.
JZ
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:32 pm ]
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Slant six engine, slant six 727 trans with a shorty tailshaft kit. The tailshaft was less then 6 inches long. You will have to be very carefull about driveshaft lenght. The depth of engagement is much more critical then with a standard tailshaft. Some trucks had short tail transmissions, But Fairbanks racing trans (no longer in speed business) and B&M use to have an racing unit, which was shorter yet. You could try Pat Blais Transmissions. tflitepatty@verizon.net They might know if it is still available.
Just went out to the shop and measured a shorty trans. The total lenght of the trans from engine mounting surface to back of tail housing is 21 inches.
Author:  \6T [ Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:43 am ]
Post subject:  short trans.
HI,

Thanks for the reply. The short (21") transmission you mentioned, is that a 727? Does that have the after market tail housing you mentioned? The 3spd box I have is short only about 8 ' but the tail stock is extra long over all length 34 "
\6T Thanks
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:46 am ]
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Yes, the shorty trans, is a 727 with a aftermarket tailshaft kit. I don't know if the shorty kit is still available or not. The were popular in the 60's and 70's.
Author:  slantzilla [ Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:15 pm ]
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