which tranny should i use?
#1
which tranny should i use?
I have a 78z that came stock with a t350. I have everthing to swap in a super t-10 (hurst shifter/center force clutch), exept the z bar assembly. I do have pedals. I'm on the fence on if I should buy a z bar kit or beef up the t350. My motor is a 383 w about 450-475 hp so I'm gonna need a converter too. Please make up my mind.
#2
Depends on what you want to do,automatics are probably more daily driver friendly and also more consistent at the drag strip.
That said I like 4 speeds and just think they're more fun,the Super T-10 is a good tough old tranny so it ought to hold up for a long time.
That said I like 4 speeds and just think they're more fun,the Super T-10 is a good tough old tranny so it ought to hold up for a long time.
#5
The TH350 is a great tranny, and you'd get faster 1/4 mile times with it, but if I had all the parts to swap in a manual tranny I'd be out in the driveway doing it right now. I've always contemplated swapping in a 4 spd or a newer T56, just haven't gotten it done.
#7
Yea, me too! I'm almost afraid my engine will load up from too low an rpm speed when cruising down the highway, if I had a overdrive stick. I'm running around 2500 cruising at 70 now, so I'd be around 2000 rpm with a 5 spd. and under with a 6 spd!
#8
Hey Vall, I was searching out t56 swaps just to see what people have done and came across this. I would bet this was one of the first posts i ever made here. going on 5 yrs. Holy CraP! I still remember your line about being in the driveway doing it though.
#9
Don't have a couple spare 4160 600 Holleys laying around do you? Swapping to a cross ram on the 355, and I'd like to upgrade from the twin 450's to the 600's when I drop the engine back in the Austin soon! ("soon", if the shop is done with engine work next week!)
#10
Whats up with the tunnel??? I sold my 4610's for 10 bucks each at a yard sale a few years back. Had a pile of them. The local JY has a pile 4' high and 6' across of them. Mostly old Ford ones.