Transmission inline 6 vs V8

[jon.melton]

I know this is a newbie question, but I'm coming up short finding a good answer. What is the difference between the transmissions on the inline 6's and the V8's? Will the V8 transmission work on an inline 6?

 

[Broncobowsher]

The biggest one is length. The I6 is a longer, narrower engine. The clutch and transmission are further back. They use about 3" shorter tailshaft and adaptor with the I6 over the V8.

There are a few other differences like gearing.

To use a V8 trans on an I6 you need to relocate the transfer case back about 3", along with all the other stuff that goes with it, like driveshaft lengths.

 

[jon.melton]

So what's the benefit of the V8 transmission? Is there a power difference?

 

[Broncobowsher]

The benifit of a V8 transmission is that you can put a V8 engine in.
Have no idea why you would try and use a V8 transmission with an I6, no real benifit there