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Right now I have a 84 dodge slant 6, and am wanting some more power, I can get my hands on some 318's and 360's, but it is the transmision that I am having problems with. My truck is a 3spd overdrive, I think it is a A-833 , and am wondering if I can just swap a smallblock in, But I dont know if it will work, the bellhousing is probally different, but not two sure, I anyone can help that would be great. If not, what would be the best route, I just turned 16, and am on a minimal budjet.
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ok you can just swap to a LA bellhousing as long as the bellhousing was on an aluminum OD tranny.

i can imagine you will want more performance. if i was you i would look around for an older car with a 360 4spd and buy the assembly. it ll cost a bit more now, but you WILL LOVE it. for now just save up.
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the aluminum case trannies have been known to let the main shaft wobble, causing an explosion of parts.
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np435 is not a performance type. good if you are hauling a load but not good if you wanna go fast on the street.

id prefer to find an older 833.
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