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#34983 02/10/2004 5:14 AM
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Just bought a 70 Chevy with a v-6 with 3 on the tree. Does anybody know if a automatic transmission say a 700z4 tranny will hook up to the V-6 or would that even be a good way to go if it is possible? Or should I just put a v-8 in it as long as I'm putting in a new tranny? Any tips out there in this matter? Thanks eek

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We need to know a little more about your engine. Chevy didn't build V6s in the 67/72 period, but GMC did. Are you sure it's not an L6? Like a 250 or 292 inline?
Anyway in the 70 model year, all GM's transmissions: 3 speed Saginaw, 4 speed Muncie 465 (manual) and TH 350 and TH400 (automatic), would bolt up to any Chevy L6 or V8. Only difference being that manual transmissions require a bell housing. I don't know much about the GMC V6 305, but I've heard it would climb up a phone pole if you put it in granny gear. I would assume it too would bolt up to any other Xmsn of the period, but I don't know. As for the later Chevy V6s, I hear they're just 3/4 of an SBC block, so why not? As for the Th700r4, I also hear it's the same size and fit as a TH350, so it ought to work. Maybe some experts can prove me wrong.


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#34985 02/11/2004 5:17 PM
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I don't know why I put v-6 down it's a L-6. I'm thinking one thing and writing down another, getting to old I guess. Anyway thanks for the info the way you talk the th 350 would bolt right up. thanks for the info

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The 350 would bolt right in, unless the l6 you have now is a 292. Measure the lifter covers on the side of the block and if they are close to 6 inches high, you'll need the passenger side motor mount bracket. Shouldn't be a problem putting it in as the frame is already drilled for it. You might also consider getting a wiring harness for the engine to save cutting and splicing wires.

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