ok thanks....i heard a lot of mixed stories about the saginaws, so i didn't know what to think. but i do want take some weight off my truck and figured an aluminum case would do that.....i just don't want to expect too much from the transmission and have one go south on me. especially one that's worth something you know?

so my bellhousing crossmember should be more than enough? i don't need a crossmember on the tailshaft? would i be pushing the muncie too hard with my combination?

also, where could i get a v gate shifter???? hurst has discontinued theirs, and i can't afford 700 dollars on a Long shifter......

thank you again