So you want 2 go Big block...Read this first!

Jim Lusk said

"I agree about the 4 spd stuff. costs for a BB 4 spd, and everything, and a SB 4 spd and everything are almost the same. A couple hundred more for the BB because odds of finding used BB clutch lonkage for an A body would be rare, so you will have to buy it new."

That's why I never even looked for that stuff. A little cut here, weld there and you've made it yourself. As a matter of fact, both of my sons' big block four speed a-bodies have relocated z-bars (the exhaust fits better this way). There was no factory setup for the big bell housing anyway. wouldn't one have come in a 440 4 spd 69 cuda?

This is hot rodding. Making parts, modifying parts, etc. In some ways things are way too easy these days. Just hop on the internet, order a bunch of parts with instructions, and throw the car together.

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I do agrea, But not everyone can make the parts. and if they were going to buy a $400 welder, and then try and make it, they would be spending the same amount ( if not more) as if they were going to buy the parts allready made. Some people don't have the room for alot of bigger tools. Or the knowledge how to. the only reason I bought mine instead of making it was because I was on a deadline. But you are right, you can make them for way cheaper if you have the tools. If I do another BB swap with a 4 spd, I will take mine out of my car, and make one to match. allready have a welder, so it should be easy.

Phil