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SLT'S 68 · 10-25-2003, 06:35 PM

Hi everyone,I've been surfing around this site for couple weeks and I'm impressed with all the info. I'd like to start with a simple question since this is my first redo of a truck, will the 3 speed from 68 v8 stand up to mild 350 (325-400 hp)?

fast71 · 10-25-2003, 06:37 PM

Well let me be one of the first to say HI from Georgia. I hope you find this site helpful ,it sure has helped me.

dinnut · 10-25-2003, 06:38 PM

what part of houston you from? got any pics of your truck? im from missouri city. i dont know about your question. i know the m21 4 speed could. i dont know about the 3 speed. i guess if you drove it really softly

SLT'S 68 · 10-25-2003, 06:40 PM

Thanks fast71 it already has.

SLT'S 68 · 10-25-2003, 06:44 PM

Thanks dinnut, I live in the spring area, no pictures ready yet,

cableguy0 · 10-25-2003, 07:12 PM

if your gonna be driving it like it has 350+ ponies you can kiss that tranny goodbye in short order you might as well upgrade now and save yourself the trouble

*dtlilly* · 10-25-2003, 07:19 PM

Welcome to the board from W. Tennessee. I would get a better tranny.

SLT'S 68 · 10-25-2003, 07:25 PM

cableguy0,dtlilly thanks for the advice,going to a swap meet tommorow i'll add to the shopping list

dinnut · 10-25-2003, 07:56 PM

u are going to delmar tomorrow? i dont have my license and my dad cant take me because he is working and same with my mom. i wanna go

Gordo · 10-25-2003, 08:01 PM

Welcome from Connecticut!

SLT'S 68 · 10-25-2003, 08:01 PM

that depends on the rain

SLT'S 68 · 10-25-2003, 08:03 PM

thanks gordo

SNOOP1 · 10-25-2003, 08:32 PM

Welcome from Tennessee

SLT'S 68 · 10-25-2003, 08:39 PM

thanks snoop1

Blue Beard · 10-25-2003, 08:40 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State....

SLT'S 68 · 10-25-2003, 08:43 PM

thanks blue beard

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-25-2003, 09:15 PM

Welcome from southern oregon.

SLT'S 68 · 10-25-2003, 09:19 PM

thanks frenchblue72

Denny · 10-25-2003, 11:26 PM

Welcome from Missouri

Bill72BB · 10-25-2003, 11:48 PM

Welcome from So Cal

jorgensensc · 10-25-2003, 11:52 PM

Welcome from So Cal (again, only temporary)!!!!

72shadetree · 10-25-2003, 11:55 PM

welcome from va

1969 GMC · 10-26-2003, 02:01 AM

welcome from NEOhio

SLT'S 68 · 10-26-2003, 07:17 AM

Thanks alot everyone, this is the reason I joined this board, the response from everyone is amazing.

JayDubBlazer · 10-26-2003, 09:08 AM

Welcome from IOWA

10-25-2003, 06:35 PM	#1
SLT'S 68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 44	New on the block Hi everyone,I've been surfing around this site for couple weeks and I'm impressed with all the info. I'd like to start with a simple question since this is my first redo of a truck, will the 3 speed from 68 v8 stand up to mild 350 (325-400 hp)?

10-25-2003, 06:37 PM	#2
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	Well let me be one of the first to say HI from Georgia. I hope you find this site helpful ,it sure has helped me. __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

10-25-2003, 06:38 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	what part of houston you from? got any pics of your truck? im from missouri city. i dont know about your question. i know the m21 4 speed could. i dont know about the 3 speed. i guess if you drove it really softly __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-25-2003, 07:12 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	if your gonna be driving it like it has 350+ ponies you can kiss that tranny goodbye in short order you might as well upgrade now and save yourself the trouble __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-25-2003, 07:56 PM	#9
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	u are going to delmar tomorrow? i dont have my license and my dad cant take me because he is working and same with my mom. i wanna go __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-25-2003, 06:40 PM	#4
SLT'S 68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 44	Thanks fast71 it already has.

10-25-2003, 06:44 PM	#5
SLT'S 68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 44	Thanks dinnut, I live in the spring area, no pictures ready yet,

10-25-2003, 07:19 PM	#7
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board from W. Tennessee. I would get a better tranny.

10-25-2003, 07:25 PM	#8
SLT'S 68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 44	cableguy0,dtlilly thanks for the advice,going to a swap meet tommorow i'll add to the shopping list

10-25-2003, 08:01 PM	#10
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10-25-2003, 08:03 PM	#12
SLT'S 68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 44	thanks gordo

10-25-2003, 08:32 PM	#13
SNOOP1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ROGERSVILLE,TN. Posts: 33	Welcome from Tennessee

10-25-2003, 08:39 PM	#14
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10-26-2003, 07:17 AM	#24
SLT'S 68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 44	Thanks alot everyone, this is the reason I joined this board, the response from everyone is amazing.

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