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Willy Prost · 06-22-2006, 11:07 PM

Tremec TKO 5-speed replaced blown syncro 3 speed that came with the truck.

bozracer · 06-23-2006, 12:00 AM

saginaw 4 speed(gotta love changing gears)

Rollie396 · 06-23-2006, 12:36 AM

fresh T400 waiting patiently in the corner of the shop.

wibilly · 06-23-2006, 01:05 AM

i have at lest one of everything but perfer the manuals for everything but plowing snow as long as i have a drink holder

krue · 06-23-2006, 02:24 AM

Got a TH350 for now, but if it still slips when I change the filter and top it off with fluid I'm probably gonna try my hand at rebuilding a 700r4 I have laying around.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-24-2006, 08:51 AM

I have a th350 in the blazer and a th400 in the 2wd truck..

ChevyDude · 06-24-2006, 11:46 AM

Went from 3 on the tree to Monster Motorsports Mega Monster 700r4, able to handle up to 550 hp.

**Boog** · 07-06-2006, 08:08 PM

Well it looks like the T350 is the most used in our trucks. Close count with the others though. Only 2 of us have a T350C. While I don't know anything about these trannys I hope it is as good as a regular 350. Mine needs to be built and I have to find out how to wire the clutch converter up proper. I assume all I'll need is a fused power to a brake pedal mounted switch then down to the tranny plug. Anyone have the schematic necessary to make it work? I know I can also install a toggle switch for it but would prefer it to be automatic.
I also have a long tail T350 from a 70 something truck. Any benefit to using it instead?
My mind is made up to stay with the 350 trans. Plain and simple for this one, a carb and NO OD. Call it retro if you like.

TP from Cntl PA · 07-06-2006, 08:57 PM

We got nothing but SM465's and Saginaw 3spds..............Looking to possibly put a ZF 6 spd behind my Diesel which would be nice. Like the old saying goes, if you can't find 'em, grind 'em.............Slush Machines are left at rita's italian ice, not in a truck

I would like an auto to plow snow with though. However, I don't know how long it would hold up to the use we would have for a truck the rest of the year.

For daily driving and like loads I like the 3spds better, about the only tight SM465 we have is in my 1-ton, and we rarely run that truck, and the rest are really cute to run in traffic...........Basically rip the stick back and forth hoping you hit the hole your looking for. Sorta like a worn out 10 spd Roadranger behind a 8V-71 Detroit

Drobny · 07-08-2006, 02:33 AM

my 70' GMC 1500 4x4 292 has the 3 on the tree, and my 71 GMC 2500 has a 350 w/ 4 spd man. How can i tell if my 4 spd is a sm465
and for my 3 spd if it's a saginaw?

pat

220mph · 07-08-2006, 05:23 AM

Rock crushin' - turn up the stereo - 4 speed

robsm88 · 07-08-2006, 10:58 AM

no option for 4L80E on this poll. That's what I am running.

walker · 07-08-2006, 11:18 AM

Robs- how ar econtrolling the 4L80E? I have one right now, but the only controllers I can find are $1100-$1800. If I could find a reasonably priced controller I would put it in.
Thanks,

Old Yeller 1970 · 07-08-2006, 11:41 AM

Drag trailer or drag race, Old Yeller's SM465 does it all.

smbrouss70 · 07-08-2006, 12:26 PM

700r4 for me, I needed the overdrive as it is 50 miles round trip to work mostly on the interstate.

mtndewmaniac66 · 07-08-2006, 12:31 PM

Th400 in the old chevy. SM465 in the GMC, (and it can pullllllllll the stumps)

dave2953 · 07-08-2006, 07:31 PM

I still running the factory Powerglide

CPNEJR · 07-08-2006, 07:35 PM

i got the ol 3 on the tree

68gmcdually · 07-08-2006, 11:26 PM

Big and heavy NV4500 here. Wonderful tranny.

**kwmech** · 07-09-2006, 12:18 AM

Burb-700, 69 GMC-t400/gear vendor, 68 longhorn chevy-t400 with art carr gear set, 78 GMC tow truck-465/205, 68 GMC-Sm 435. 68 GMC (soon to be tow truck) Nv4500-203-205

robsm88 · 07-17-2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walker

Robs- how ar econtrolling the 4L80E? I have one right now, but the only controllers I can find are $1100-$1800. If I could find a reasonably priced controller I would put it in.
Thanks,

I am running genIII 6.0L with a PCM.

KFreddy · 07-17-2006, 10:10 PM

Th400, with 198,000 miles, fluid is still as clear as red can be and it smells kinda pretty too

Brainchild · 07-17-2006, 10:13 PM

SM465 4 Speed for me.Maybe a TH350 in the future though,with a little luck

Hutch · 07-17-2006, 10:34 PM

A powerglide in the 71
Probably the last year it was offered.
It is listed on the glovebox option sheet.

Gray Ghost · 07-17-2006, 10:36 PM

I am sold on TH-350's for life. Barring a big block buildup in the future [which would get an M22 or M21], gimme the best all around tranny in GM history.

View Poll Results: what tranny do you have
T350	58	33.92%
T400	35	20.47%
200R	3	1.75%
700R	33	19.30%
standards	42	24.56%
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06-22-2006, 11:07 PM	#26
Willy Prost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 398	Re: what tranny do you have Tremec TKO 5-speed replaced blown syncro 3 speed that came with the truck.

06-23-2006, 12:00 AM	#27
bozracer wnc tvman Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Etowah,North Carolina Posts: 228	Re: what tranny do you have saginaw 4 speed(gotta love changing gears) __________________ Oz WNC 67 Short Fleet 350 4speed 70 Short Fleet 327 4speed

06-23-2006, 12:36 AM	#28
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: what tranny do you have fresh T400 waiting patiently in the corner of the shop. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

06-23-2006, 01:05 AM	#29
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: what tranny do you have i have at lest one of everything but perfer the manuals for everything but plowing snow as long as i have a drink holder __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

06-23-2006, 02:24 AM	#30
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: what tranny do you have Got a TH350 for now, but if it still slips when I change the filter and top it off with fluid I'm probably gonna try my hand at rebuilding a 700r4 I have laying around. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-24-2006, 08:51 AM	#31
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: what tranny do you have I have a th350 in the blazer and a th400 in the 2wd truck.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-24-2006, 11:46 AM	#32
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: what tranny do you have Went from 3 on the tree to Monster Motorsports Mega Monster 700r4, able to handle up to 550 hp.

07-06-2006, 08:08 PM	#33
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: what tranny do you have Well it looks like the T350 is the most used in our trucks. Close count with the others though. Only 2 of us have a T350C. While I don't know anything about these trannys I hope it is as good as a regular 350. Mine needs to be built and I have to find out how to wire the clutch converter up proper. I assume all I'll need is a fused power to a brake pedal mounted switch then down to the tranny plug. Anyone have the schematic necessary to make it work? I know I can also install a toggle switch for it but would prefer it to be automatic. I also have a long tail T350 from a 70 something truck. Any benefit to using it instead? My mind is made up to stay with the 350 trans. Plain and simple for this one, a carb and NO OD. Call it retro if you like. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-06-2006, 08:57 PM	#34
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: what tranny do you have We got nothing but SM465's and Saginaw 3spds..............Looking to possibly put a ZF 6 spd behind my Diesel which would be nice. Like the old saying goes, if you can't find 'em, grind 'em.............Slush Machines are left at rita's italian ice, not in a truck I would like an auto to plow snow with though. However, I don't know how long it would hold up to the use we would have for a truck the rest of the year. For daily driving and like loads I like the 3spds better, about the only tight SM465 we have is in my 1-ton, and we rarely run that truck, and the rest are really cute to run in traffic...........Basically rip the stick back and forth hoping you hit the hole your looking for. Sorta like a worn out 10 spd Roadranger behind a 8V-71 Detroit __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

07-08-2006, 02:33 AM	#35
Drobny Hunting is Life Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buffalo,MN Posts: 115	Re: what tranny do you have my 70' GMC 1500 4x4 292 has the 3 on the tree, and my 71 GMC 2500 has a 350 w/ 4 spd man. How can i tell if my 4 spd is a sm465 and for my 3 spd if it's a saginaw? pat

07-08-2006, 05:23 AM	#36
220mph Speed Limits...yeh right Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 72	Re: what tranny do you have Rock crushin' - turn up the stereo - 4 speed __________________ 1972 3/4 ton 4x4 LONG BED 1940 Chevy Pickup 1970 El Camino Pro Street 496BB w/NOS

07-08-2006, 10:58 AM	#37
robsm88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 114	Re: what tranny do you have no option for 4L80E on this poll. That's what I am running.

07-08-2006, 11:18 AM	#38
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	Re: what tranny do you have Robs- how ar econtrolling the 4L80E? I have one right now, but the only controllers I can find are $1100-$1800. If I could find a reasonably priced controller I would put it in. Thanks, __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

07-08-2006, 11:41 AM	#39
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: what tranny do you have Drag trailer or drag race, Old Yeller's SM465 does it all. __________________ Old Yeller Last edited by Old Yeller 1970; 07-08-2006 at 11:42 AM.



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07-08-2006, 12:26 PM	#40
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: what tranny do you have 700r4 for me, I needed the overdrive as it is 50 miles round trip to work mostly on the interstate. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

07-08-2006, 12:31 PM	#41
mtndewmaniac66 Do the Dew! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 191	Re: what tranny do you have Th400 in the old chevy. SM465 in the GMC, (and it can pullllllllll the stumps)

07-08-2006, 07:31 PM	#42
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: what tranny do you have I still running the factory Powerglide __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

07-08-2006, 07:35 PM	#43
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: what tranny do you have i got the ol 3 on the tree __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

07-08-2006, 11:26 PM	#44
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Re: what tranny do you have Big and heavy NV4500 here. Wonderful tranny. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

07-09-2006, 12:18 AM	#45
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,650	Re: what tranny do you have Burb-700, 69 GMC-t400/gear vendor, 68 longhorn chevy-t400 with art carr gear set, 78 GMC tow truck-465/205, 68 GMC-Sm 435. 68 GMC (soon to be tow truck) Nv4500-203-205 Last edited by kwmech; 07-09-2006 at 12:19 AM.

07-17-2006, 10:10 PM	#47
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	Re: what tranny do you have Th400, with 198,000 miles, fluid is still as clear as red can be and it smells kinda pretty too

07-17-2006, 10:13 PM	#48
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: what tranny do you have SM465 4 Speed for me.Maybe a TH350 in the future though,with a little luck __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

07-17-2006, 10:34 PM	#49
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: what tranny do you have A powerglide in the 71 Probably the last year it was offered. It is listed on the glovebox option sheet. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

07-17-2006, 10:36 PM	#50
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: what tranny do you have I am sold on TH-350's for life. Barring a big block buildup in the future [which would get an M22 or M21], gimme the best all around tranny in GM history. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

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