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Trimatic pattern 308 with T5 bellhousing pattern

Tim NZ

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Hey guys, So im looking at buying an old 308 that have been used with a T5 behind it ... it used to be a trimatic pattern but has been filled and bored to suit the T5.
Now, my question is what would the T5 bellhousing pattern be ? are there any clues in this picture ? it looks to me like it could have been changed to Turbo pattern but would really appreciate some feedback on this one as my experience with this is limited... or NIL.
 

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Looks like it has both holes (trimatic and turbo)
The question is, what holes does it have on the sides lower down? As the two options slightly overlap each other.
 

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thanks mate, other than the dowel size are there any 'easy' identifiers on the lower holes ?
cheers
 

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Looks like a EFI 5.0L engine with them heads ?
Maybe someone may of had a Trimatic or powerglide behind it.
Look for the casting date on the block to tell what it is.
 

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Hi there, Its a 308 with VN heads it was built as a spare engine for a track car so was modded from original to suit the T5 bellhousing but im not sure what the T5 pattern is ? from a bit of a hunt on the www T5 get all sorts of things in front of them including Dellow housings to suit Turbo so I may be down to the dowell size I guess but good thinking on the casting date !! (DOH !!) ill try to get them off the seller. cheers !
 
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