LS! to Muncie 4 Speed

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08-23-2007, 10:46 PM
71FbodyFan

LS! to Muncie 4 Speed

Is it possible to mate an 01 LS1 to a Muncie with a S/B bell housing and Z- bar peddle?

Thanks,
08-25-2007, 07:02 AM
danziger

Just curious, but why would you want to do this? Retro-fitting an older car?
08-26-2007, 01:15 PM
Zboner

I agree why do it?? dont you want 5th and 6th gears??
08-26-2007, 02:50 PM
richard head

his name is 71fbodyfan so i'm assuming he has a 71 fbody with a 4 speed muncie and wants to put an ls series engine in it.
08-26-2007, 07:48 PM
71FbodyFan

I am putting a 71 together from a bare shell, needless to say the console replacement and transmission rebuild were pricey. If I can still use both with a gen III up front, monies could be directed to other areas (dash, RS conversion, ect.) The only benefit of the Muncie is it fits the console. Pace lists a bellhousing for gen III to older trans for under $300.00. Basically, I am trying figure out the best bang for the buck.

Thanks
08-26-2007, 08:01 PM
ATCharming

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71FbodyFan

I am putting a 71 together from a bare shell, needless to say the console replacement and transmission rebuild were pricey. If I can still use both with a gen III up front, monies could be directed to other areas (dash, RS conversion, ect.) The only benefit of the Muncie is it fits the console. Pace lists a bellhousing for gen III to older trans for under $300.00. Basically, I am trying figure out the best bang for the buck.

Thanks

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08-26-2007, 08:46 PM
Wesman

With the correct bellhousing and clutch for the Muncie input shaft, I really don't see why it wouldn't work. The LS1 uses the same bellhousing bolt pattern on the back of the transmission as a traditional small block Chevy, so the old style bellhousing should bolt right up to it.