1980 drivetrain strength

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Nov 20, 2006 | 04:12 PM

Huntervangolf

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1980 drivetrain strength

I think I found a good 1980 4spd, but curious how strong the tranny, rear axle, differential etc. Say to put in a good 383 motor in that 400 to 425 hp and 400+ torque. I don't think the stock l48 is going to do much as far as smile factor for me compared to my LT4.

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Nov 20, 2006 | 06:19 PM

SILVERSIXX

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With a rebuild of the tranny and rear it shold take 400+ HP and TQ.

Nov 21, 2006 | 10:04 AM

Huntervangolf

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Originally Posted by SILVERSIXX

With a rebuild of the tranny and rear it shold take 400+ HP and TQ.

A rebuild to strengthen everything or purely to replace worn parts? Sorry to be nieve about late C3s. I've rebuilt quite a few cars but not familiar with the late C3s. Worried since the horsies are so low that maybe GM cheapened up some of the other drivetrain parts