'55 to '56 engine?

[iddie makel]

Good morning,
Does anyone know if a '56 engine will bolt up to a '55 3 speed special without modification?
Thank you,
iddie

[Tom Gallagher]

Hey Iddie.

How You Doin'

They are basically the same engine and should bolt right up without any problems.

However the '56 had a stronger 3 speed trans which handles the additional torque much better.

The 3 speed you have was originally designed to handle the straight 8.

Regards,

Tom Gallagher

[tbone]

Are you tring to put a engine originally with a automatic, on a 3 speed trans?

[iddie makel]

Hey Tom & tbone ,
Thanks for responding.I'm doing well Tom,except for this leak.tbone,I have a 3 speed with 264 engine and I just wanted to know if I find a good ' 56 engine could I just plop it right in.Tom,how's your '56 coming along?
iddie