Alans Scratch build

Hi there, Seems weird that the trans is upside down. However that is how it will fit. I think the only mod is to seal the vent and drill a hole in the drain plug.
 

Neil

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Hi there, Seems weird that the trans is upside down. However that is how it will fit. I think the only mod is to seal the vent and drill a hole in the drain plug.

What would be even weirder would be if it were not mounted upside down... you would have 6 speeds in reverse! o_O
 

Bryan Koehler

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I have a 351 roller and was planing on stroking to 408cid. I was told the 408 would be more reliable than stroking up to 427. I think you have to bore all the way out to get up to 427. Whats your thoughts on that? I think 408 was going to be a .030 bore job vs .090 on the 427.... its been a while since i lokked at the exact specs.
 
Depends on the stroke. The 427 is most often a 4" throw with a 4.125" (aftermarket) block. I don't think you can bore a stock block .125" over.

I think the 408 is a stock block .030 over with a 4" stroke.
 
Hi there, Seems weird that the trans is upside down. However that is how it will fit. I think the only mod is to seal the vent and drill a hole in the drain plug. Here is an upside down 996
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Scoff if you want, but on kit cars and such, I use a Mustang 2 front end strut bushing. It's on the far right of included pic of my Cobra.

Here's the big plus. With a lock nut, you can adjust the firmness by how hard you smush it. I welded the bottom cupped washer to a piece of square tube, and the motor mount has a thickened plate with a hole. It was a far better solution than the Mopar motor mounts Lone Star speced.

Couldn't find a better pic.
 

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