toploader trans

[feadam]

Has anyone installed a toploader behind an FE, if so did it need any special work to get it to work?

[Gordon Levy]

No real work except shift handle location. You will be much happier with a 5 speed.

[GoDadGo]

No real work except shift handle location. You will be much happier with a 5 speed.

Gordon Is 100% Correct Regarding Your Long Term Happiness!

The Toploader just won't be any fun if you do any driving at interstate speeds.

[feadam]

for drive shaft can I use the drive shaft that ff5 sells? trans is about same length, spline is 28, so i'm assuming it will work.

[Gordon Levy]

Depending on what tail housing and output shaft you have makes a difference. Once you have it together and do some measuring and I can have one made for you for $300

[feadam]

Thanks Gordon, I have the transmission from a 66 fairline from a 390 car. Short tail 28 spline from what I found researching. I will hit you up as soon as I get it in. Will drive shaft come with spline for top loader and for 8.8 rear mount?

[Gordon Levy]

Yes it will

[SSimon64]

Has anyone installed a toploader behind an FE, if so did it need any special work to get it to work?

I know your post is several years old, but did you end up installing the Top loader into the roadster? I've got a rebuilt Top loader that I plan to use behind a BBF 429 in my MKIV. My concern is clearance for the shift linkage and also shifter location.

[Rdone585]

If you're considering a 429 Boss engine, I'm not certain it will fit. If I remember correctly they have monster sized heads. Has anyone put one of these in a FFR before?