M5R2 5 speed overdrive behind a FE?

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I posted this as a reply to the AOD behind a FE thread, but wanted to give it a better chance of being commented on...........

If you can get an adapter plate to make the AOD fit the FE, or said a different way, you can get an adapter plate to make a transmission with a small block bellhousing pattern bolt up to the FE, then would I be correct is saying that with the same adapter plate you could put a M5R2 5 speed overdrive behind a FE engine?

Is my logic correct?

Jeff

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Duckryder wrote:

I'm not saying it is impossible, but it ain't going to be easy...

The first problem that comes to mind is supporting the input shaft, normally it would be supported by the pilot bearing, but the adapter is going to move it back... that would have to be addressed without impacting the clutch operation...

Let's look at this in small parts. Clutch operation--if hydraulic the line may need to be longer. If not, the rod to the clutch fork can be lengthened. Pilot Bushing--if there is going to be a spacer between the crank and the flywheel, it could be machined to accept a pilot bushing.

One more assumption, the driveshaft may or may not need to be shortened, depending on configuration.

Again, is my logic correct?

Jeff