Motor Trans Upgrage
08-31-2019, 07:46 PM
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Motor Trans Upgrage
Looking to drop a crate motor in my 79 that has 430HP/450 Torque. The transmission is a stock Turbo 350 I believe. Will this trans handle it, need to be modified or replaced? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thx!
08-31-2019, 07:59 PM
#2
Le Mans Master
If the trans is in good shape, it will last a little while. If you get to playing with the HP/TQ, not so much. I'd suggest a torque convertor that matches up stall speed with the engine and rear axle. Again IF the trans is in good shape a shift kit won't hurt a thing and will likely help longevity.
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Countryside Cafe (09-01-2019)
09-01-2019, 07:42 AM
#3
Drifting
If you intend on putting that HP to the ground , that tired old TH350 in stock form wont hold it.for long . either beef up that trans or replace it with one built for that amount of power . My stock 81 TH 350 lasted one day behind my motor and I was just breaking it in. .. but I already had a shiny new built up 700r4 on the way, so I did not care
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Countryside Cafe (09-01-2019)
09-01-2019, 12:56 PM
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Le Mans Master
You can get a brand new th350 rated for 500 hp with shift kit installed for about $800. Smoking deal. Then get a higher stall torque converter of GOOD quality , don’t go cheap here, and you’ll have a screaming combo.
i have 440 hp with a th350 and 3000 stall converter and it’s a blast to drive. Last week broke the tires loose enough to slide sideways in a 1 to 2 shift at 60 mph. Trans still going strong.
Of of course you’ll need to consider the rest of the drive train too, or the weakest link is gonna break.
i have 440 hp with a th350 and 3000 stall converter and it’s a blast to drive. Last week broke the tires loose enough to slide sideways in a 1 to 2 shift at 60 mph. Trans still going strong.
Of of course you’ll need to consider the rest of the drive train too, or the weakest link is gonna break.
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Countryside Cafe (09-01-2019)
09-01-2019, 01:19 PM
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This would be a good choice. Engine and 700R4. This is a good drive anywhere setup.
https://paceperformance.com/i-231689...ans-combo.html
09-01-2019, 01:51 PM
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x2 on that deal from Pace, all new, matched ready to go. Id do that before buying anything off of ebay.
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Countryside Cafe (09-01-2019)
09-01-2019, 03:27 PM
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Le Mans Master
OP, it depends on what kinda budget you got to work with. The TH350 is dependable, cheap and sturdy. If you got the money I would go with a 200-4R over the 700R4. Gearing is more optimal and no drive line mod needed.
In any case if your upgrading the HP and TQ, consider everything down stream in the drive train. It may all need some beefing up. You can baby it a bit until the $$ can be had for upgrades, but eventually it will need to be done if you really want to have fun with it.
In any case if your upgrading the HP and TQ, consider everything down stream in the drive train. It may all need some beefing up. You can baby it a bit until the $$ can be had for upgrades, but eventually it will need to be done if you really want to have fun with it.
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Countryside Cafe (09-01-2019)
09-01-2019, 03:54 PM
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If the T350 is good a shift kit will take 430 hp easy , my personal favorite would be a 4L70 which is a stronger version of the 4L60 with better gear ratio and a Lockup Converter that will take HP
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Countryside Cafe (09-01-2019)
09-01-2019, 10:42 PM
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Drifting
450 ftlbs on a 40 year old transmission? You are a gambling man my friend. My odds are on the house. At least take it out and have it freshened up. Yeah, its going to cost you but who wants to blow a transmission on their first day of enjoying a new crate motor?
09-04-2019, 10:36 AM
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You can get a brand new th350 rated for 500 hp with shift kit installed for about $800. Smoking deal. Then get a higher stall torque converter of GOOD quality , don’t go cheap here, and you’ll have a screaming combo.
i have 440 hp with a th350 and 3000 stall converter and it’s a blast to drive. Last week broke the tires loose enough to slide sideways in a 1 to 2 shift at 60 mph. Trans still going strong.
Of of course you’ll need to consider the rest of the drive train too, or the weakest link is gonna break.
i have 440 hp with a th350 and 3000 stall converter and it’s a blast to drive. Last week broke the tires loose enough to slide sideways in a 1 to 2 shift at 60 mph. Trans still going strong.
Of of course you’ll need to consider the rest of the drive train too, or the weakest link is gonna break.
It is a pain to pull the trans back out so get a TCI Street Fighter or something equivilent with a 3000 converter......mucho fun with 450 horsepower and a set of pipes.....BUT, please buy a HD stand alone trans cooler......it is the key to longevity.Jebby
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