i have a 61 f85 .it has a 215. i want to install a muncie m22 4 sp . what bellhouseings can i use i cant find one for a 215 anywere?

 

The 215 uses a unique bellhousing bolt pattern, so only the 215 bellhousing works. The Rover bellhousings bolt to the block but won't accept the four speed. Fortunately, D&D Fabrications sells new repro bellhousings for the 215.

 

the t5 seems more realistic. any specific years i should look for ?

 

Good idea - M-22 would be way overkill!
Probably worth $16-1800 used.

 

yes but wouldnt it be great haha!. any suggestions on a rear end ... im going for a 3.73 gm as long as i can find one for coil springs.

p.s any certain year t5 i should look for . i obv dont want electric that run on comp parts so i take it 86 and under??

 

I would suggest that you do a web search on the T5. Be sure you verify the tag number of the trans. There are a lot of variations out there, so be sure you know what trans you are getting. The 4 and 6 cylinder T5s have a VERY low first gear; with even 3.36 rears it's only good to the other side of the intersection. The late 1980s F-body T5s are world-class (thus stronger) and have a 2.95:1 first gear in the V8 versions. These bolt to the Muncie bellhousing pattern. Starting in about 1994, GM went to the Ford pattern T5 case, which requires an adapter that is sold by D&D.