New Transmission
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Instructor
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From: New Fairfield CT
New Transmission
need advise. Just burned up the th 400 on the 71. Should have never changed that 10 year old fluid.The new motor I just dropped in this summer, should be about 350 HP, acording to my specs. What tranny should I go with. I have a B&M steet/strip in my 75 camaro. Should I go with TCI, JEGS, SUMMIT or some other builder? This is a sunny weekend cruiser no strip visits.
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 143
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From: New Fairfield CT
new transmission
I saved my orignal engine, I know thats the way to go, but is the orignal
transmission worth saving? here in the northeast all these guys want to do is swap out trannies.
transmission worth saving? here in the northeast all these guys want to do is swap out trannies.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
Keep the Turbo 400 and have it rebuilt. 350HP to a Turbo 400 is nothing. And as mentioned any reputable transmission shop can do the work for you since the Turbo 400 has been around for ages.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
There you have it with just a few people 
. Have the Turbo 400 rebuilt and smile. Unless you really want to have an overdrive go with the 4L80E which is a Turbo 400 with overdrive. The other transmissions are just gear boxes for a worn out Vega next to these. but that is just my .02
. Have the Turbo 400 rebuilt and smile. Unless you really want to have an overdrive go with the 4L80E which is a Turbo 400 with overdrive. The other transmissions are just gear boxes for a worn out Vega next to these. but that is just my .02
Race Director
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From: San Francisco CA
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
There you have it with just a few people . Have the Turbo 400 rebuilt and smile. Unless you really want to have an overdrive go with the 4L80E which is a Turbo 400 with overdrive. The other transmissions are just gear boxes for a worn out Vega next to these. but that is just my .02
. Have the Turbo 400 rebuilt and smile. Unless you really want to have an overdrive go with the 4L80E which is a Turbo 400 with overdrive. The other transmissions are just gear boxes for a worn out Vega next to these. but that is just my .02Like everyone said, unless you want OD, stick with the 400. I love OD, but it was a little pricey if you just want to get the car running.
Racer
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Originally Posted by 71stockray
need advise. This is a sunny weekend cruiser no strip visits.
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