Hi, today I found and bought an over drive transmission for a slant six.

I got it out of a 1983 dodge van (I think it said RAM, cannot remember)

I plan to install it into my 1982 D150. (currently has a NP435).

I am thinking its a 8330d.

Is this a good idea? I am looking for better high-way milage. Will i sacriffisacrificeh?

Please comment.

Also, is there anything I should know before making the swap, or will it bold right on?

Thanks again for all your help.

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I was trying to say sacrifice too much!

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hope you got the bell housing also ///if trans is OD one shift lever will be upside down compared to other 2....and front bearing is larger , as is hole in bell

Yeah you will need bellhouseing (as stated above) shifter and linkage for the OD tranny its side shift and 435 is toploader.
http://www.motivegear.com/tech_info/tra ... guide.html

Dave

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86 Miser 170,000+
2 1/4" exhaust
Holley 1920 #55
HEI MSD BLaster 2
17.8 mpg

I was smart enough to get everything except for the engine. Bell, z-bar, clutch, flywheel, fork, everything!! If it was attached to the trany, I brought it with me. I even brought the broken and bent-up drive shaft.

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