Bellhousings for a Classic Ford Mustang

Keisler Engineering began making replacement electrical components for classic Mopar cars in October of 1991. By the mid '90s, Keisler Automotive Engineering expanded to include reproduction molded lamp lenses for these same 1960’s and 1970’s Mopar automobiles. By the late '90s, Keisler had engineered an all-inclusive 5-speed transmission upgrade for the Jaguar V12, and then after that several Mopar drive trains. Keisler Engineering has become known around the world for these innovations.

The goal of Keisler Engineering is to help muscle car restoration enthusiasts to bring their vehicles to whatever level of performance they desire. Keisler has become well know for their PerfectFit 5-speed transmission upgrade, 6-speed transmission kits, and automatic overdrive transmission kits, however they also offer many other accessories for classic Fords, Chevys and Mopar muscle cars. Since 2000, Keisler has continued to develop a full line of expertly manufactured products and accessories to support specialty market constomers. Recent offerings in their line of high tech, custom engineered components include hydraulic actuator kits, pedal kits, and new clutch bell housings. The bellhousing selection for each classic muscle car is extensive. The options for the classic Ford Mustang alone are many:

*Aluminum Bellhousing for Ford 4.6L w/TKO
New aluminum bellhousing for Ford 4.6L engine with TKO. Includes clutch fork cover.

*Lakewood SFI Steel Bellhousing for 1996-2003 Ford 4.6L - 5.4L
Lakewood SFI steel safety bellhousing for 1996-2003 Ford 4.6L - 5.4L engines. Includes engine protection plate and all necessary hardware. 6.9" depth.

*Lakewood SFI Steel Bellhousing for Ford 351M-400-429-460 1968-78
Lakewood SFI steel safety bellhousing for 1968-1978 Ford 351M, 400, 429, and 460 engines. Includes engine protection plate and all necessary hardware. 6.5" depth.

*Lakewood SFI Steel Bellhousing for Mustang Small Block 1979-1993
Lakewood SFI steel safety bellhousing for 1979-93 Ford Mustang with 289, 302, 351W, and 351C six bolt blocks and cable-operated clutch OR Keisler hydraulic clutch actuation system. Includes engine protection plate and all necessary hardware. 6.9" depth.

*QuickTime Ford 289/302/351 to GM 4-speed SFI Bellhousing
QuickTime lightweight steel bellhousing adapts Ford 289, 302, 351C/W engines to GM Muncie, Saginaw, and B-W T10 4-speeds. Also fits Chevrolet V8. For 157 or 153 tooth flywheel. Includes engine protection plate and all necessary hardware. 6.3" depth.

*QuickTime Ford 4.6L/5.4L SFI Steel Bellhousing for TKO & T5
QuickTime lightweight steel SFI bellhousing for Ford 4.6L & 5.4L engines with TKO or Mustang T5 transmission. Uses 164 tooth flywheel and either pushrod or cable type clutch linkage. Includes pivot ball, brackets, engine plate, and hardware. 6.9" depth.

*QuickTime Ford 4.6L/5.4L Steel Bellhousing for TKO & T5
QuickTime lightweight steel bellhousing for Ford 4.6L & 5.4L Mod motors with TKO or Mustang T5 transmissions. Uses 164 tooth flywheel and either pushrod or cable type clutch linkage. Includes pivot ball, brackets, engine plate, and hardware. 6.9" depth.

*QuickTime Ford 460 Bellhousing for Toploader & TKO
QuickTime lightweight steel bellhousing for Ford 351M-400-429-460 with Toploader or TKO with optional short input shaft. Uses 184 tooth flywheel and either pushrod or cable type clutch linkage. Includes brackets, engine plate, and hardware. 6.4" depth.

*QuickTime Ford 460 Steel Bellhousing for TKO & T5
QuickTime lightweight steel bellhousing for Ford 351M-400-429-460 with TKO or Mustang T5 transmissions. Uses 184 tooth flywheel and either pushrod or cable type clutch linkage. Includes brackets, engine plate, and grade 8 hardware. 6.9" depth.

*QuickTime Ford FE Bellhousing for Toploader & TKO
QuickTime lightweight steel bellhousing for Ford 352-390-427-428 with Toploader or TKO with optional short input shaft. Uses 184 tooth flywheel and either pushrod or cable type clutch linkage. Includes brackets, engine plate, and hardware. 6.4" depth.

*QuickTime Ford FE Steel Bellhousing for TKO & T5
QuickTime lightweight steel bellhousing for Ford 352-390-427-428 with TKO or Mustang T5 transmissions. Uses 184 tooth flywheel and either pushrod or cable type clutch linkage. Includes pivot ball, brackets, engine plate, and grade 8 hardware. 6.9" depth.

*QuickTime Ford Small Block Bellhousing for Toploader & TKO
QuickTime lightweight steel bellhousing for Ford 289-302-351C/W with Toploader or TKO with optional short input shaft. Uses 157 tooth flywheel and either pushrod or cable type clutch linkage. Includes engine plate, brackets, and hardware. 6.3" depth.

*QuickTime Ford Small Block SFI Steel Bellhousing for TKO & T5
QuickTime lightweight steel SFI bellhousing for Ford 289-302-351C/W with TKO or Mustang T5 trans. Uses 157 tooth flywheel and either pushrod or cable type clutch linkage. Includes pivot ball, brackets, engine plate, and grade 8 hardware. 6.9" depth.

*QuickTime Ford Small Block SFI Steel Bellhousing for TKO & T5
QuickTime lightweight steel SFI bellhousing for Ford 289-302-351C/W with TKO or Mustang T5 trans. Uses 157 tooth flywheel and either pushrod or cable type clutch linkage. Includes pivot ball, brackets, engine plate, and grade 8 hardware. 6.9" depth.

Automatic Overdrive Transmission Kits for Classic Muscle Cars

Keisler Engineering is one of the industry leaders when it comes to upgrades and replacement components for classic muscle cars and street rods. For over a decade, they have been employing some of the industries most talented automobile engineers to create high performance parts and accessories for some of the greatest cars ever made. They offer products that are professionally designed, and custom engineered to boost nearly every aspect of your automobile’s performance, appearance, longevity and fuel efficiency.

Keisler Engineering’s goal is to help you bring your vehicle to whatever level of performance you desire, whether you want it to be as good as new… or even better. Transmission upgrades, shifters, lights and many other aspects of the vehicle are enhanced and improved through Keisler's innovative designs.

Keisler Engineering started in October of 1991 as an electrical component restoration company for 1960–1970s Mopar cars. By the mid '90s, Keisler Engineering evolved to include reproduction molded lamp lenses for these same Mopar cars. By the late '90s, Keisler had developed a complete, modern technologically engineered, 5-speed conversion kit for the Jaguar V12, and then several Mopar drive trains. All of these incredible innovations became highly successful worldwide.

Since 2000, Keisler has continued to work in developing a full line of manufactured products to support specialty market consumers. Recent offerings in their line of high tech, custom engineered components include hydraulic actuator kits, pedal kits, new clutch bell housings and low volume, molded plastic parts.

The Keisler Engineering facility is located just ten minutes from Interstates 40 and 75 in Knoxville, TN. Their resources include in-house digital scanning, solid modeling, CNC machining, precision fabrication, low volume plastic molding and assembly.

One of the best selling products Keisler offers, is a full line of automatic overdrive transmission upgrades. Installing an overdrive transmission - manual or automatic - into your classic car, truck or street rod has many benefits.

1. The old classic muscle cars are some of the best looking automobiles ever made.
With a Keisler PerfectFit transmission upgrade, you get modern driving quality with classic looks. Keisler Engineering offers new car performance while retaining the original factory look.

2. An automatic overdrive transmission upgrade will reduce the wear and tear on you and your engine. Lower engine RPM means longer life for your classic street rod and less heat.

3. An automatic overdrive transmission gives you lower RPM at highway speeds. This means you get maximum driving pleasure and ultimate enjoyment from your classic muscle car or street rod.

4. Better fuel economy is becoming more and more important these days. Most classic car restoration enthusiasts who use a Keisler automatic overdrive transmission kit experience a 30-50 % increase in fuel mileage.

5. A high performance automatic overdrive transmission upgrade will allow for faster acceleration and better engine response. Automatic overdrive transmissions give better gear ratios and more gears for optimum performance at all speeds.

6. High tech modern engineering and technology with the classic look of the car you love.

Keisler Automotive Engineering offers 5-speed manual transmissions, 6-speed manual transmissions and 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmissions. Each of the transmission upgrade kits that Keisler offers is custom engineered to your specific make, model and year, and includes all the required components to make a complete, high quality and safe installation, typically with little or no modification to your vehicle. Keisler Engineering continues to lead the market with innovation, product excellence and customer service.