[Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66

2002-05-29 Thread Wooliever, Matthew
Hey all, I am sure that this has been accomplished before and I am in need of some tips! I am swapping out my TH350 for a fresh TH400 in my '66 Malibu. Here are some of the questions I am encountering: Is there any simple workaround (other than drilling new mounting holes) for the cross

RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66

2002-05-29 Thread John Nasta
Is there any simple workaround (other than drilling new mounting holes) for the cross member locating 6 further to the rear? If it's like my 69, it will just slide back. There should be more than one set of holes. Obviously I need a new slip yoke. Any recommendations for a manufacturer for

Re: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66

2002-05-29 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I replaced the 350 with a Turbo 350 with a 454 and a Turbo 400 in my 71. The crossmember had to be moved to the rear 6 inches, but in the 71 the holes were already provided in the frame from the factory so I didn't have to drill. I had to have 1/2 taken out of my driveshaft and I had to shorten

RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66

2002-05-29 Thread Wooliever, Matthew
]] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 8:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66 Is there any simple workaround (other than drilling new mounting holes) for the cross member locating 6 further to the rear? If it's like my 69, it will just slide back

RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66

2002-05-29 Thread Wooliever, Matthew
] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66 I replaced the 350 with a Turbo 350 with a 454 and a Turbo 400 in my 71. The crossmember had to be moved to the rear 6 inches, but in the 71 the holes were already provided in the frame from the factory so I didn't have to drill. I had to have 1

RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66

2002-05-29 Thread John Nasta
Wooliever 1966 Malibu Gaithersburg, MD -Original Message- From: John Nasta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 8:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66 Is there any simple workaround (other

RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66

2002-05-29 Thread 396guy
The TH400 wasn't available in the Chevelle until 67 and the TH350 was 69 I believe. Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/67 Elky http://www.dalesplace.com http://www.team67.com http://www.midwestchevelles.com - To Unsubscribe please

Re: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66

2002-05-29 Thread Badchevelleman
Can you please tell me the dimensions of the bolt that holds the rear of the tranny to the cross member. I went to the local NAPA and they could not find me anything. i think it is just 2 1/2in bolts but i dont know how long any help would be greatly appreciated