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Old 12-13-2012, 04:49 PM   #1
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Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

This question is part of gathering info for the Squarebody book. I'm guessing the bulk of us with 1/2-tons are running an automatic?

I went from a TH350 to a Gearstar 4L60E in my '79

I have a Tremec TKO500 in my '66 C10 I'm thinking about stuffing it in one of my Squares... not sure. Then dump a TH350 in the '66.

What transmission are you running and is there another transmission that you'd prefer to have in your truck?

Thanks a lot!
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Old 12-13-2012, 04:56 PM   #2
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Love my 700R4..Great for highway cruising. And .373 get you out quick.
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Old 12-13-2012, 05:07 PM   #3
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

You couldn't pay me to run a slushbox in a truck.

SM465.
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Old 12-13-2012, 05:12 PM   #4
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

I love my sm465's (have 3) I am with red on this one no autos for me. But I was thunking a nv5600 for my diesel swap and nv3500for my c20
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Old 12-13-2012, 05:23 PM   #5
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Currently have SM465 in the 83 C20 - had 350 in a 76 C20 and a TH400 in a 73 C20. I would prefer a 700R4 but the best transmission/engine combo I had was in that 73 C20- TH400/454 - very fast and lots of pulling power - better than my old Corvette. I would never get a 350 trans.
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Old 12-13-2012, 05:36 PM   #6
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

MY6 4 speed manual; floor shift. It's a MOPAR A833 trans, with 3rd gear as 1:1 and 4th gear as overdrive.

Factory Hurst shifter....



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Old 12-13-2012, 05:41 PM   #7
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

[QUOTE=Keith Seymore;5756539]MY6 4 speed manual; floor shift. It's a MOPAR A833 trans, with 3rd gear as 1:1 and 4th gear as overdrive.

Factory Hurst shifter....



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Maybe this should be in the "unique" thread too...lol
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Old 12-13-2012, 06:18 PM   #8
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

700r4, works well
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Old 12-13-2012, 06:35 PM   #9
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Just got my super t10 bolted in tuesday night. Hopefully it will be a blast!
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Old 12-13-2012, 07:02 PM   #10
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Depends on the vehicle for me, I keep the sticks for the muscle cars. For my 79 that I tow with, it's a bulletproof 400 turbo and gear vendor unit. For my 72 daily driver it's a 4L60E.
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Old 12-13-2012, 07:18 PM   #11
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

700-R4 ,great for cruising .
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Old 12-13-2012, 07:40 PM   #12
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

TH350 and TH400. Have an SM465 to replace the 400 w/. Have everything but time...
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Old 12-13-2012, 08:04 PM   #13
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

I converted mine from a TH-400 to SM465. At some point I'll put in a nv4500
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Old 12-13-2012, 08:30 PM   #14
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

I have a TH-350, it gets me around but I would like a manual but I want to keep the truck original.
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Old 12-13-2012, 09:08 PM   #15
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Blew my original th350. Have a th350 in there now with a Hughes race rebuild kit and transgo shift kit. Have sm465 with welded shifter for my stepside project
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Old 12-13-2012, 09:20 PM   #16
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Got a bit of everything here,Turbo 400,SM465 & A833. I like the sticks better for most stuff,but the auto is nice in the mud,won't spin as easy.Just got the 833 going first part of Oct. I really like that tranny...
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Old 12-13-2012, 10:42 PM   #17
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

th350...soon to be replaced with 5.3/4l60e combo
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Old 12-13-2012, 11:01 PM   #18
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Both my trucks have sm465s and I love them
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Old 12-13-2012, 11:22 PM   #19
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mine is still factory its a Muncie 3 speed. very rare transmission its heavy duty 3 speed close in looks to a Warner 3 speed. I've broken 2 bearing retainers called the dealer and had to re order by part number because its not listed in the computer until the enter the number on the retainer


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Old 12-13-2012, 11:30 PM   #20
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Currently SM465. I'd like to swap over to a nv4500 to get overdrive.
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Old 12-14-2012, 12:01 PM   #21
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Was Th350 but recently swapped to a 700R4. Absolutely love it.
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Old 12-14-2012, 01:09 PM   #22
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

Currently sm465 in one ton dually crew 2wd, I have a nv4500 thats going in after another "project" is wrapped up. Gives me better ratios for city driving, direct for pulling, and overdrive for criuse missile highway driving, I hope it goes in easy, we will see. Trev.
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Old 12-14-2012, 03:48 PM   #23
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

I have the A833 in my DD and I love it. 4.3 V6 in front of it though, what does everyone else have for motors ?
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Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running?

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i have the a833 in my dd and i love it. 4.3 v6 in front of it though, what does everyone else have for motors ?
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I have the A833 in my DD and I love it. 4.3 V6 in front of it though, what does everyone else have for motors ?
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A 502 in my 79 1 ton and a 6.0 LS in my 72 blazer which is my daily driver.
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