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    CBass419 is offline Registered User Visit my Photo Gallery
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    350 SBC transmission?

     



    I have an early 80's 350 SBC, in the process of a rebuild, and I dont know what transmission would be best for it. Id like a 5 speed that has planty of "get up and go" but can still cruise 75 mph on the highway while not over-spinning the RPM's.

    First I guess you should know the 350 will be a steet/mild strip pumper, for now, and will most likely be part of a '54' pickup but I have other plans in mind too if that falls through.

    Also are there any cross brand tansmissions that will bolt up easily enough without much or any "modifications"?

    Thanks

    CBass

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    TKO 500 would be an excellent choice. Mike Forte could set you up with a complete swap in unit with the shifter location correct, too!
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    On the automatic side of things TCI has released a 6 speed:

    www.tciauto.com

    and

    www.gearvendors.com

    has over/under drive units for 700R's.

    Either the standard or auto with the above suggestions,bring ya wallet.
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    wouldnt touch anything tci with a 10 foot pole, but for sticks you have,

    muncie 4 speed
    saginaw 4 speed
    borg warner t-10 and super t-10
    borgwarner t-5
    tremec 5 and 6 speeds
    for drag racing jerico, g-force or liberty

    automatics

    t-350
    t-400
    700r4 <4 speed >
    gide <2 speed>

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    Have used TCI stuff for yrs and they are always the first check received in contingency money from racing.
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