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Old 02-10-2014, 10:52 PM   #6
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Re: 4bt conversion

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck View Post
Get one with the adapter to a GM tranny. Make sure you get a flywheel too. If your truck has a manual in it, you can just bolt the engine right to transmission, make two new motor mounts, and be done. It's quite an easy swap.
Just be sure you regear your rear end if it's geared low other wise all that work will be for nothing.
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