bellhousing

3 Steps to Proper Bellhousing Alignment & Offset Dowel Pin Sizing Chart

Is it Necessary to Align the Bellhousing for a Transmission Swap? Q: I’m installing a new 5-speed transmission and bellhousing in my 1993 Mustang. A friend of mine asked me whether I aligned the bellhousing. All of my parts are new, so is it actually necessary to align the bellhousing? Yes—Bellhousing Alignment is Essential A:

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Installing a Richmond Gear 6-Speed on a B-Body Mopar

Nothing says horsepower quite like rowing through the gears in a 1960s vintage, big block-powered muscle car. But like all good things, there is a price to be paid for mechanical nirvana. The acceleration-oriented rear axle gears in many muscle cars can put the hurt on top-end speed (not to mention fuel economy), and the

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