833 OD Bearing/Bellhousing

[JeffC]

All,

Decided to heed Chryco's advice and go with an 833 OD conversion for my 440 Challenger. So far, have the 833 OD, pedal assy, and pistol grip shifter assy w/linkage.

On the bellhousing, I know on the other Kiesler post Chryco mentioned that the 5.1 bearing retainer can be machined down easily to fit a 4.8" bellhousing. Has anyone used the P4529696 part that is supposed to adapt a 5.1 to a 4.8 bellhousing?

Also, is it possible to adapt an auto floor console to 4 speed or do I need to hunt swap meets and ebay for a true 4 speed console?

Thanks
Jeff

[Chryco Psycho]

the Auto console can be adapted , you need to cut the bottom edge to clear the shift boot, & you need a different top plate as the 4 speed is further forward
 Good luck getting P4529696 , I waited 4 months & it didn`t show up , it costs $50  , I can get the retainer cut for $10  

[JeffC]

Thanks Chryco, didnt realize those parts are so hard to come by. Will probably just have the retainer cut.

What do you think my chances are of coming by a big block bellhousing for the 5.1?

Thanks again for all your help.

Jeff

[Chryco Psycho]

the chances of finding a big block bel with a 5.2 hole are Zero the factory Never used that combo & the aftermarket has zero demand for them  

[JeffC]

Thanks..guess that settles that...didnt know if any trucks came with a big block and the overdrive.