C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

81 trans?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 12:56 PM
  #1  
waldo786's Avatar
waldo786
Thread Starter
7th Gear
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default 81 trans?

Is the 82 vette the only one that has the 4 speed AOD trans or do 81's or any earlier have them as well? Thanks!
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 01:12 PM
  #2  
page62's Avatar
page62
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 7,456
Likes: 2
From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Default

The '81 has the TH350C, which is a 3-speed auto with a computer-controlled locking torque converter. The regular TH350 does not have the lockup feature.
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 01:14 PM
  #3  
SpyderD's Avatar
SpyderD
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 690
Likes: 1
From: near Memphis TN
Default

Only '82's.

(Now watch someone come in and say there were 14 rare '81 models with the 700R4 added as a late year addition).
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:21 PM
  #4  
Sarge81's Avatar
Sarge81
Instructor
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 235
Likes: 1
From: West Seneca New York
Default

Originally Posted by SpyderD
Only '82's.

(Now watch someone come in and say there were 14 rare '81 models with the 700R4 added as a late year addition).
Nope... 15 rare ones. :P
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:28 PM
  #5  
PROSOUTH's Avatar
PROSOUTH
Drifting
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,987
Likes: 3
From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Default

80's have a vacuum operated OD Lock Up. I've got a couple of 'em. jim
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 81 trans?





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:33 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE