10-20-2012, 08:41 PM | #1 |
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need help
Just got a 72 blazer today and it has a 4 speed manual, what do I need to change it to a 700R4 or turbo 350.
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10-20-2012, 08:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: need help
Need some more info... Which engine? What are you plans with the vehicle? Power wise? Carb? FI? ect.... You will need a flex plate, torque converter, trans, different trans mount, and kick down linkage for starters.
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10-20-2012, 09:35 PM | #3 |
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The blazer has a 350 engine, elderbrock carb. I know I need a automatic shift column, linkage, kickdown. What I don't know is what tranny do I need my truck is 4 wheel drive.
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10-20-2012, 11:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: need help
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You need the th350 short tail and 205 transfer case, I happen to have both that will be for sale here in CA. I actually did this swap from a manual to auto. I stressed about it for too long and it was super simple and straight forward. I bought a tilt auto shift column and new Trans and t case, hi hump with only t case hole and shift linkage. Let me know if you know someone in Cali headed your way! Torque converter Flex plate Starter Kick down cable Trans cooler lines I changed radiators to a four core with cooler line inlets, but you could do an external Trans cooler for cheap. As far as Trans mount, I used my original as it is the tease that is on the mount. Of course you can always go a different route like 700r4 Trans Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by beonkey; 10-20-2012 at 11:25 PM. Reason: Added info |
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10-21-2012, 09:54 AM | #6 |
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Re: need help
Good tech article in the December Ho Rod magazine with all your answers
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I bought a rebuilt van tilt, so it is about 1.5" shorter which gives me more room. It was ready to bolt in and came with intermediate shaft as well. I really like it and its good quality. I met this guy at Pomona swap meet out near me and he shipped it to me when completed. The company name is steering column pros Steeringcolumnpros.com Posted via Mobile Device |
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10-23-2012, 10:51 PM | #8 |
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Good stuff... Thanx for the info!
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