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gtpete:
Hello. What's the option on transmission mounts. Its seams the norm to run without one. I will be running a 351W with a FMX behind it. Now before you all switch off I know its not a Chevy or a PG but at the moment its all I can afford. So with or without ?? thanks again Pete.

jeff/21:
fmx is one big ass heavy trans you would be better off with a c4 just for parts and weight I would run a mount even if it's not bolted solid just to support do you have a mid-engine plate? it was common to run Cleveland heads on a Windsor around here both 2brl and 4brl versions they were used at the drags and oval tracks. sorry off track  a couple of years ago a guy was running an altered with a 351w
only saw him once he was having trans problems
any pics

dreracecar:
The car does not know what motor and transmission is in it, be it Chevy or Ford, If its the "norm" to run without a rear mount--- there must be a good reason

gtpete:
Yep there will be a mid plate. Its a 100-105" FED. Over here in England we cant pop down the local yard for a Chevy and a glide. The FMX will get me down the strip, not as quick as you guys but hopefully a lot of fun till funds permit otherwise. So what we saying gearbox mount or not ? Thanks.

jeff/21:
if the motor is mounted solid and the trans also and the frame flexes the weakest part the trans case or bell housing will break!
 in this case a FMX has a big cast iron case and a aluminum bell housing i'm not talking  about bolting the trans solid but bolting the stock insulator to the trans and letting it rest on mount supporting the weight

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