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Old 12-18-2010, 10:54 PM   #1
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Torque capacity of 3 speeds?

What's the horsepower/torque rating of the mid 50s closed driveline 3 speeds? Just curious if anyone's put one behind a low powered v8 like a 283 or 305 or something.
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Old 12-19-2010, 03:28 PM   #2
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Re: Torque capacity of 3 speeds?

Just not a good idea. The are not up to the torque load and you are gonna want to bang the gears behind the V8. Find a later three speed and 68-70 12 bolt and have some fun. Jay
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