Key Features
- Cast aluminum bellhousing connects Mopar Gen III Hemi engines to GM-pattern TKX and TKO transmissions
- Dual starter pockets accommodate both driver-side and passenger-side starter configurations
- Factory-like attachment to stock or Holley oil pans for proper ground clearance
- Included block plate provides starter alignment and doubles as dust shield for mid-sump oil pans
- Starter block-off plates included for unused pocket
- Complete Grade 8/10.9 hardware kit (Lakewood #50381) for both engine and transmission mounting
- Compact, lightweight design ideal for Gen III Hemi swap projects
- Lower-cost alternative to SFI-rated steel bellhousings for street applications under 500 hp
- Designed for hydraulic release bearings only
- Made in the USA
Description
Swapping a TREMEC TKX or TKO behind your Gen III Hemi just got simpler. This Lakewood cast aluminum bellhousing bridges the gap between Mopar Gen III Hemi engines and GM-pattern manual transmissions, eliminating the custom fabrication headaches that plague most engine-swap builds. If you're building a street machine under 500 hp and don't need SFI certification, this kit delivers everything you need to bolt up and move on to the next stage of your project.
The engineering addresses real-world installation challenges head-on. Dual starter pockets let you run either a driver-side or passenger-side starter depending on your chassis and header clearance requirements. The included block plate pulls double duty - it aligns the starter properly while acting as a dust shield for mid-sump oil pan configurations. Factory-like mounting points ensure proper fitment with both stock and Holley oil pans, maintaining correct ground clearance without interference.
The kit arrives ready to install with Grade 8/10.9 hardware for both the engine and transmission flanges - no scavenging for correct fasteners. Just add your choice of clutch, flywheel, and hydraulic release bearing and you're ready to link the Hemi to your GM-pattern TKX or TKO. Compatible with the full range of Mopar Gen III Hemi engines: 5.7L, 6.1L, 6.4L, 7.0L, 7.2L, and 392ci variants.
For street cruising applications under 500 horsepower, this aluminum bellhousing provides the durability you need without the weight or cost of a steel SFI unit. If your build exceeds 500 hp or sees track duty, consider stepping up to a steel SFI-rated bellhousing for maximum safety.
Kit Includes
- Lakewood LK7200K cast aluminum bellhousing
- Starter alignment block plate (also functions as mid-sump dust shield)
- Starter block-off plates for unused starter pocket
- Grade 8/10.9 hardware kit (Lakewood #50381) for engine and transmission mounting
- Installation instructions
Suggested Starters
- Driver Side: O'Reilly's Ultima R612900B (fits 2016 Challenger R/T 5.7)
- Passenger Side: O'Reilly's Ultima R612898B (fits 2012 Challenger R/T 5.7)