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brad20653 · 08-05-2003, 03:46 PM

Whats the easiest trans to put in my 68 with a big block without alot of stuff to do that has OD but wont affect performance?? Puting 3.73 in rear and want to cruz on highway at times .

miket · 08-05-2003, 03:49 PM

You say your truck is tubbed.....rear tire size will play a part...What size tire? My first option would be T350 given your requirements...but if you want an overdrive 200R4/700R4...but how much "big block" do you have?

brad20653 · 08-05-2003, 03:54 PM

454 550hp

brad20653 · 08-05-2003, 03:55 PM

6 lug 16 "

72c10step · 08-05-2003, 04:09 PM

I plan to have a 600-700 HP motor in mine when I get finished (in say 5 years, maybe more). If I can find a manual gearbox with overdrive, like a built T-56, I'll Take it, but otherwise the trans I'll probably get is HERE . It's a 4L80E with full manual shifts, needs no computer. It's a little pricey at about $2800, but it can handle over 800 HP, so to me it would be worth it.

crazy longhorn · 08-05-2003, 04:19 PM

Brad, if you are looking to go auto trans, I would go 400 turbo with a Gear vendors on the back. This route will be a little more pricey than the 700r4 or the 2004r.......but not near as "finnicky". IMO, you wont notice the extra power it take to run the 400 t when you have a BB infront of it, & a good stock build on a 400 with shift kit will take plenty of guff

Personally, i like driving a stick, so i went Richmond ROD. Good luck,crazyL

08-05-2003, 03:46 PM	#1
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	Trans pick help Whats the easiest trans to put in my 68 with a big block without alot of stuff to do that has OD but wont affect performance?? Puting 3.73 in rear and want to cruz on highway at times . __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350

08-05-2003, 03:49 PM	#2
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	You say your truck is tubbed.....rear tire size will play a part...What size tire? My first option would be T350 given your requirements...but if you want an overdrive 200R4/700R4...but how much "big block" do you have? __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-05-2003, 03:54 PM	#3
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	454 550hp __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350

08-05-2003, 03:55 PM	#4
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	6 lug 16 " __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350

08-05-2003, 04:09 PM	#5
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	I plan to have a 600-700 HP motor in mine when I get finished (in say 5 years, maybe more). If I can find a manual gearbox with overdrive, like a built T-56, I'll Take it, but otherwise the trans I'll probably get is HERE . It's a 4L80E with full manual shifts, needs no computer. It's a little pricey at about $2800, but it can handle over 800 HP, so to me it would be worth it. __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

08-05-2003, 04:19 PM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Brad, if you are looking to go auto trans, I would go 400 turbo with a Gear vendors on the back. This route will be a little more pricey than the 700r4 or the 2004r.......but not near as "finnicky". IMO, you wont notice the extra power it take to run the 400 t when you have a BB infront of it, & a good stock build on a 400 with shift kit will take plenty of guff Personally, i like driving a stick, so i went Richmond ROD. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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