Orange-Crush,

I see what you're saying about having the tranny just hanging out back there.

I guess I still have a few questions. First, I understand the 283 will mount to the stock front mounts. So that's not a problem. However, will my Muncie mount up to a stock tri-five V8 bell housing? If so, I could just use the stock bell housing mounts as well? I'm assuming the bell housing on the 235 is different altogether.

Then, I could always just fabricate a simple brace to support the rear of the Muncie at it's mount if I felt it needed it. Or just buy one out of a catalog and weld or bolt it in place. That's how I think I'd like to go. Is this possible?

Thanks again for all the replies.

T