Need some knowledge

[i4ni22]

Need some help. I'm trying to plan the car out that I want to build when I get back to the states in a few months. I want to drop in a 351 Winsor coupled with a T-56 trans. What kind of bellhousing do I need to get to make the fit and who has any reccomendations on where I can get the bellhousing?

[Jeff Kleiner]

Call Mike and/or Steve.
http://www.fortesparts.com/

Cheers,
Jeff

[peffem]

Check out this Thread post #18. Maybe you want to consider the TKO600-R. THANKS FOR THE SERVICE
Here the link I forgot to past in: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...r-the-25-Hours

[Hankl]

I know some people like the fact that they can say that they have six speeds, but in these cars it a waste. Not only in space, but also money wise.
You'll only be able to use a IRS with the T-56 configuration, as the overall length of the transmission does not allow for a drive shaft on any length that could articulate with a live axle.

Hank

[Russ Thompson]

Which ever trans you end upwith I highly recommend the Quicktime scattershield. you can see it at the Fortes link above.

[riptide motorsport]

Your going to have hood clearance issues using a 351 In a couPe, it's taller ...hTH. Steven

[RonSchofield]

+1 with Russ on the Quicktime.

+1 with Steven with the height problem with the 351.

[Bill Shaw]

Your going to have hood clearance issues using a 351 In a couPe, it's taller ...hTH. Steven

Doesn't the new Coupe nose give you more engine room?

[Shawnski]

302 based 347 stroker is superior to a 351; lighter, less friction in the mains and more compact. TKO 500 with a scatter shield or and old SROD bell housing. Let the Good times Roll!

[Hankl]

Doesn't the new Coupe nose give you more engine room?

No, it was initially rumored to have more room, but that was incorrect.

Hank

[Garry Bopp]

Hank,

Jim Schenk answered the "hood height" question ... I was wrong, the next Gen hood has not been changed. However, that was a running change was made 3-4 years ago, giving about 1 1/2" more hood clearance at the bubble. So the long answer is yes, there is more hood clearance on the newer kits. Sorry about the confusion.

Garry