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Saginaw 3 speed vs HT350
Got a ? about the saginaw 3 speed that i tore out of my 76 GMC shortbed , the truck had an inline-6 backed by this saginaw 3 speed that has a 3.11 first gear ratio in it. But im replaceing the inline-6 with a miled 350 sbc with around 340 to 350 hp, and around 380 to 400 lb of torque, and would like to know if the saginaw 3 speed will hold up to the task? or would i be better off with a HT350 automatic to go with the 3.42 gear's that's in the rearend? A 700R4 tranny's not with in my budgit at this time, but a HT350 with a small stall i can do. (Please Advise):confused:
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Since no one has answered your question ......... I'd go with the TH350. But I'm old and don't like to do extra work (Right arm/left foot). The 3 speed may hold up, but what shape is it in after it's years behind the 6. If you beat on it too much in a relatively heavy truck it could snap. Just my opinion. :)
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TH350
Definately, the Saginaw is fine for the less than 275HP motors, not much more than that unless you baby it.
Doug
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ThanX (doug23t) thats about the best advise i've had about this dand saginaw 3speed i've had yet. I've posted before on other car sites and everybody has a different opinion about what works and what dont. I believe youve made up my mind about the HT350.;)
