Ok fellas, I'm starting a build on my 33 coupe, it was going to be flathead power but plans have changed after a browse of the HAMB classifieds. I'm in the process of acquiring a blown small block. Still undecided on trans choice but would like to still run torque tube, so maybe one of crazy daddyo's 5speed torque tube adaptors. What the question is, I have a NOS Kansas City 201, will this unit be strong enough, I don't beat on my cars, or should I sell and upgrade to a 301 or get one of hotrod works complete units with slide in axles. I sometimes feel that the 301 looks a little to big under an early ford. Thanks in advance, thommo
How complete is your 201? What type differential? It can be made to handle a blown small block. An automatic transmission is your friend on this one. The 301 (Halibrand) is stronger but not as strong as a Winters or Frankland. I like the big rears for big power. Try it (the 201), if it breaks then it wasn't tough enough for the job. If you're not going to hammer it, why do a blower motor?
Case and shaft only. Got a 37 rear to rob from, have 36 bells, i don't drop burn outs but drive hard otherwise.
I like the 301 under a model 40 (33/4) and they can handle the torque. You could probably trade your unit to a Deuce lover for a 301 model or go with a new large Winters Champ. Here is how mine turned out and will handle all the torque and h.p. you can give it. The tank requires a small notch to clear the champ. The new owner painted it black and it shows off the cast blast finish better.
Thanks Lynn, so I gather that's got the bell adaptors for the early ford tubes.looks neat under there, looks like a trade is in order.
Yes, the adapters are required for the early tubes and are difficult to locate but they show up on ebay all the time. If you purchase a 11 bolt case then you can use the Winters adapters which are available through Winters.
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