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10-08-2005 09:26 AM #1
68 Nova
Hey guys, I have a 1968 Chevy Nova, this winter I'm putting a 350ci engine in it, attached to the old powerglide.
Engine: 350ci 401hp @ 5800rpm 420ftlbtrq @ 4000rpm. Redline is 6000rpm
Tranny: Stock Powerglide: 1st: 1.82 2nd: 1.00
Tires: DOT Street Slicks: 10" wide, 26" tall.
Rear Gear: 4.11
Heres the problem: Right now my nova has a 250I6 attached to a Powerglide. If I just take the 6 out while leaving the powerglide in, then attaching the 350ci Engine to the powerglide, then I dont have to mess with the driveshaft, tranny mount, speedogear, and cableing to the colum shift.
What is the best thing to do? I know a Turbo 350 will fit right in place of the powerglide, but then I'll still have to do cableing, speedogear, possibly driveshaft?
Im in a jam, and I think the only thing I can do is keep the powerglide and make it strong enough to withstand the power of the 350 Engine.
The question is: will the powerglide withstand so much power, if not, what do I have to do to make it so it can?
Plus I'm on a budget so money is a problem....Need some advice......
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