Re: Back to PI.com...Big Kev's move & also my bucket list dream... possible?

Posted by HH56 On 2017/2/3 11:11:36

If someone could confirm if the Packard S-8 Ultra bellhousing would bolt to the six block directly or perhaps by relocating a bolt hole then perhaps the Bendtsen S-8 adapterhttp://www.transmissionadapters.com/Packard%20to%20Chev%20adapter%20kit.htm would bolt on the six too. If so a GM trans could be installed.

I expect the problem with that approach is while S-8 blocks and bellhousings are relatively abundant finding a six to experiment with might be harder. No idea how common they are for use as a conversion either.

If you were thinking of a different mfg transmission for the six then rather than try to find a six and go thru that part of the conversion I think I would keep the V-8 but install the Olds oil pump and a GM trans on that engine. From all accounts from those that have done the 700R4 conversion it has been quite successful. The Olds oil pump seems -- so far -- to have solved the engine problems too.