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: BB to SB conversion


SEJ-66
Mar 7th, 04, 2:25 AM
I have an original 66 chevelle 4 spd BB car. I have temp put a small block in the car. Purchased the frame mounts , motor mounts and trans mount for the conversion. Problem now is that the transmission is sitting too high and the drive shaft won't spin over without hitting the floor board. I am using the original crossmember from the BB setup.

Is there a different crossmember used between BB and SB muncie 4 spd?

Thanks for any assistance.

MileHiSS
Mar 7th, 04, 8:28 AM
Something's not right. I just pulled a sb out of my BB car to put the original motor back in. Same transmission crossmember and 4 speed.

TronDD
Mar 7th, 04, 8:37 AM
Did you get too tall a trans mount?

Tim.

SEJ-66
Mar 7th, 04, 4:17 PM
Thanks for the info....I will recheck the the transmission mount, it is an Energy suspension # 3.1108G. OPG in S.Cal said it is the right part.
I did change the transmission to an m22 from a 73 year vehicle. I don't think the tail shaft housings are different but I will check that also.

Eric.

a68SS396dood
Mar 7th, 04, 5:48 PM
Why would you put a SB in where a BB goes? Just my opinion but, it just seems wrong? :rolleyes: JOHN

Bad Rat 414
Mar 7th, 04, 6:17 PM
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