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Old 07-20-2010, 11:25 PM
 
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hello there, i have a 66 custom convertible i am building. I have the 428 that came out of it and had it fully built but, i do not have the trans I found a rebuilt FMX that came out of a 390 bird. Will it fit? is it the same size? would there be any issues?
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I'm pretty certain it should fit, But go to this forum for to know for sure. Good Luck



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Also you can give Broader trans a call on that forum
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You have a c-6. So i would say crossmember, Linkages, Motor mounts at least, And maybe drive shaft lentgh would be different.
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The 428 is externally balanced and a 390 is internally balanced, meaning that you need to make sure that if you get a trans from a 390, you need a flex plate/flywheel and possibly torque converter for a 428. I believe the 428 (and maybe the Merc 410, same crank) is the only FE that is externally balanced.
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