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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-05-2011, 07:36 PM

The only big difference is the torque convertor. I highly doubt any of the internals are different other than maybe a few more clutches in a drum here or there and maybe the govonor. The valve body is the same, maybe with different springs. But the torque convertor for the diesel is heavier duty as in the stator fins are stronger, and they generally have less stall than a gas convertor. Since it sounds like you're in a pinch, you could use that trans and torque convertor behind your 305 and be fine. The stall speed may not be what you prefer, but it should be drivable.

01-05-2011, 07:36 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Turbo 350 Gas vs Diesel........Confused!!!! The only big difference is the torque convertor. I highly doubt any of the internals are different other than maybe a few more clutches in a drum here or there and maybe the govonor. The valve body is the same, maybe with different springs. But the torque convertor for the diesel is heavier duty as in the stator fins are stronger, and they generally have less stall than a gas convertor. Since it sounds like you're in a pinch, you could use that trans and torque convertor behind your 305 and be fine. The stall speed may not be what you prefer, but it should be drivable. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 01-05-2011 at 07:37 PM.