Stabbing the 306 + 4r70w tomorrow

Stabbing the 306 + 4r70w tomorrow ((DDOOHHHH!!!!!)) (updated)

Since the 306/4r70w are bolt together, is now a good time to bolt on the headers also?(install everything at once) Or should I lay the headers in the engine bay and bolt them up after the engine/tranny install?

 

I doubt you would be able to get it in there with the headers on, your better off to put the motor/trans in and then put the headers on.....

 

you won't be able to lay them in either. The best way is drop the drivetrain in, then slide the passenger side up from underneath (car will need to be jacked up to do this), bolt down the passenger side engine mount and then pivot the engine up (jack/hoist) and slide the drivers side up from under.

 

Doh!

So I found out the hard way the old tranny plate is not going to work.. Hmm thought this was an AOD plate, guess not

 

Is the AOD plate the same as the AODE/4R70W plate?

 

I'm trying to find that out now, I have a 90 sc motor and aod bolted together in the garage. I can use that one if they are the same but I won't spend the effort getting it out till I know.. (its buried deep in the garage :16suspect)

 

you will need to correct flex plate for that bellhousing also.

 

I have a 4R70W plate, I just pulled, I can post a picture if that helps...

 

flex plate is 164 tooth 50oz

 

On mine I have to install the driver's side first otherwise the steering box is in the way.

 

What headers? Factory box?

 

the answer is YES

AOD and 4r70w have the same engine block plate.

 

I went over there the other day and took some pics...

 

Hooker 6901s and factory box.

 

Where's the cut out for the inspection plate? at the bottom of the engine plate? Both my AOD & 4R70W have them, yours looks like the one I got with my T5...