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V8 Trany Adapter
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A friend sent me this link for a transmission adapter.

transmissionadapters.com/

Posted on: 2012/10/19 13:41
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AJ wrote:
A friend sent me this link for a transmission adapter.

transmissionadapters.com/


Good to remind people of that option. Thanks for posting the link.

Here are some pictures of the adapter and trans on a V8 for anyone who missed them and might be interested. S-8 adapters are a bit different and don't recall seeing any photos of an actual finished job yet. I believe at least one S-8 conversion has been done or attempted.

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb ... ic.php?post_id=95724#forumpost95724

Posted on: 2012/10/19 13:48
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Too bad they dont have the entire kit for the S8's with tranny mount and linkage.

Posted on: 2012/10/21 17:33
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What is an S-8 and why would it be a desirable conversion?????

Posted on: 2012/10/21 18:41
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Too bad they dont have the entire kit for the S8's with tranny mount and linkage.
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What is an S-8 and why would it be a desirable conversion?????
My guess is S8 is BigKev's personal shorthand for the straight-eight or I8.

jack vines

Posted on: 2012/10/21 18:48
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What is an S-8 and why would it be a desirable conversion?????


The S-8 or straight 8 51-4 conversion adapter. Somewhat different approach in that they have a flat plate completely replacing the Packard bellhousing. With that going away, they also changed the starter to a small GM version which mounts on their new plate. One unanswered question would be whether the starter is or could be converted to 6v. If not, expect that would cut down on interested buyers.

Unlike the V8, they must not have had a complete car to work with in developing that adapter. There is no mention of new crossmember and linkage being available.

transmissionadapters.com/Packard%20to%20Chev%20adapter%20kit.htm

Posted on: 2012/10/21 18:52
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