Top loader + SBF

[1WildII]

will the BBF top loaders fit on a SBF, If so what all has to be done. Right now I got a C4 and want a 4spd. Thanks for the help.

 

[D.Hearne]

Why do you feel you need a big block Toploader? The small block ones are tough enough for big blocks, too. I ran one behind a 427 lowriser for years without breaking the input or output. Besides the inputs on most big block toploaders are too short to work with the small block bellhousings.

 

[fastback brian]

the 390 and the cj/boss toploaders are close ratio and the input is maybe 3/4 inch to short on the snout. if you have a big spline then the input can be extended and then you would have to get custom order clutch disc's. other than that, dan williams has a three peice input that can be used on big and small blocks and with close or wide ratio and can be had in small,big or 26 spline.

 

[D.Hearne]

Not all the big block and 390 Toploaders were close ratios. I just sold a wide ratio 390 Toploader two months ago.

 

[fastback brian]

thats true there were wide ratio 390 toploaders. Ive seen a few but seems that most around my area were close ratio. I have yet to see a factory ford wide ratio big spline, but havent seen any of the factory custom drag or nascar trannies.

 

[D.Hearne]

Go to 4speedToploaders.com, David Kee's site, he's got an ID # chart that list's all the different variations and another chart for the custom race Toploaders produced "back in the day"

 

[1WildII]

Ok cool, the reason I ask is because I find alot of BB toploaders and not as many SB ones. Does anyone know where I could buy a used Toploader?

Chris

 

[abadtb2]

Also check with Mark at www.toploaderheaven.com

 

[D.Hearne]

Ok cool, the reason I ask is because I find alot of BB toploaders and not as many SB ones. Does anyone know where I could buy a used Toploader?

Chris

I may have one to sell in a week or two, came from a 71 cougar. If you're interested email me at [email protected]