315 hemi to 1955 dodge 3 spd with OD transmission
flathead6
Posted 2017-03-29 10:10 PM (#536982)
Subject: 315 hemi to 1955 dodge 3 spd with OD transmission


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Will a 1955 dodge standard (with OD)transmission with bell housing out of a v8 car bolt right up to a 1959 325 truck hemi?

What is a good price on that OD tranny? I know that R-10 out of 6cyl cars are desirable to the earlier car guys but the input shaft is longer for the v8 cars. I have looked through the threads an haven't found much on the FL vehicles and overdrive transmissions. I have had the hemi for 20 years and am just getting around to finding the trans. I have an opportunity to buy the Whole set-up with the electronics and bell housing...just want to make sure it is a fairly easy project.

Thanks Rob
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jboymechanic
Posted 2017-03-30 12:38 PM (#537023 - in reply to #536982)
Subject: Re: 315 hemi to 1955 dodge 3 spd with OD transmission



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Are you sure it's a 325 cubic inch? I believe in 1959 Dodge trucks could be had with one of two possible Hemi engine displacements; 315 or 354. The 315 was a Dodge Hemi while the 354 was basically a Chrysler Hemi. If the three speed was behind a 1955 Dodge Hemi and you have either a 325 Dodge car Hemi or 315 Truck Hemi I believe you are good to go. Not sure about the 354 Truck Hemi though, would probably bold up but might require difference spacing?
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Mopar1
Posted 2017-03-31 8:36 PM (#537122 - in reply to #537023)
Subject: Re: 315 hemi to 1955 dodge 3 spd with OD transmission



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Either way if both are pre '62 they'll bolt up.
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Mopar1
Posted 2017-04-01 5:43 PM (#537163 - in reply to #537122)
Subject: Re: 315 hemi to 1955 dodge 3 spd with OD transmission



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Should have said if both are pre '62 V8 not inc. big blocks.
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wayfarer
Posted 2017-04-04 11:16 AM (#537343 - in reply to #536982)
Subject: Re: 315 hemi to 1955 dodge 3 spd with OD transmission



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Just as a reminder....all of the EarlyHemi, Poly, and A series, up through 1961, share the same bell housing bolt pattern as well as crank flange. The exception is the 51-53 Chrysler 331Hemi. There is no difference in truck-marine-industrial engines.
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flathead6
Posted 2017-04-09 8:16 PM (#537711 - in reply to #536982)
Subject: Re: 315 hemi to 1955 dodge 3 spd with OD transmission


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Thanks to all for the info
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