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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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Guys, a quick question:

what is required for installing a Muncie M21/22 behind a 5.3, etc?

i have a SBC 70 Nova with a M21 and i want to keep the four speed but install an LS style engine. i am trying to wrap my head around the clutch problem this ensues. i will be staying carb'd. i do not know yet what i will be using for adapter plates/motor mounts. i am in the research stage of my build right now.

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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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I'm assuming a 10 spline input shaft.
A 621 BBC bell housing.
An LS7 pilot bearing.
NFW1050 flywheel (supposed to be drilled for LS and older SBC gen 2 clutch, but have not confirmed).
Standard Gen 2 11" clutch
Throwout bearing will depend on pivot ball adjustment and geometry.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:14 AM
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The fly wheel above works
ls7 pilot bearing
same clutch bell and throwout bearing will work.

I built my own bracket to hold the z bar stud

Tim
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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Everything you need in a kit.

http://paceperformance.com/i-5146180...rsion-kit.html
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by chevymec
I have the clutch,etc. I only need the flywheel and bell housung,correct? I have a steel bellhousing from a 57 chevy. Will that work?
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I'm betting your 57 housing is a 153 tooth. It wont work. A 621 BBC bell will fit. You'll also need the LS7 pilot bearing.
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