I'm looking at putting a chevy s10 t5 behind my flathead in my 40 ford. I'm converting to open drive. My question is has anybody done this keeping the rear stock radius rods and used a torque arm, or should I look at a ladder bar system for it? Any advice would be great! Thanks John Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
That's the way I'd like to go, just want to make sure the stock 40 radius rods will cope! This will save me a fair bit of cash as well. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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I was going to go that way, but ive gone a 2 x 4 transmission where his adaptor needs a 4 x 4 transmission Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Apply the k.i.s.s. principle here; the stock Ford radius rods have been used for eons behind flatheads. However, you will be worrying more about snapping axles, than bending the rods if you have a heavy foot!
Might do a search about the rear radius rods. I think I saw a recent thread where some broke. Also, over on the FordBarn there has been some discussion about using t-170 trans. and that there is an adapter offered where some have kept the closed drive shafts. That trans is from mid-80's F-150's and is a 3 spd with OD. I think that it is an interesting option.
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