th350 ... are they all the same?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Mexico NY
th350 ... are they all the same?
Are all no lockup th350 the same? AKA will any core be re-buildable for my 77' l48?
If I can keep driving my current setup and re-build one on the side.
(while I'm driving the current trans) That would rock.
is a mid 80's truck tranny the same just with a diff tailshaft?
thanks
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If I can keep driving my current setup and re-build one on the side.
(while I'm driving the current trans) That would rock.
is a mid 80's truck tranny the same just with a diff tailshaft?
thanks
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,431
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From: Florida
Are all no lockup th350 the same? AKA will any core be re-buildable for my 77' l48?
If I can keep driving my current setup and re-build one on the side.
(while I'm driving the current trans) That would rock.
is a mid 80's truck tranny the same just with a diff tailshaft?
thanks
timg
timg
If I can keep driving my current setup and re-build one on the side.
(while I'm driving the current trans) That would rock.
is a mid 80's truck tranny the same just with a diff tailshaft?
thanks
timg
timg
You could put a short tail TH350C in your car and gain a little MPG. All you need is 12v to engage lock up. Factory used a vacuum switch that allowed lock up in high vacuum state. You could wire it with a toggle switch to engage on highway.
Melting Slicks
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From: Florida
Melting Slicks
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Make sure you get a Chevy 350 and not a BOP 350, they have a different bellhousing bolt pattern. (BOP = Buick, Olds, Pontiac)
Also, there are other trannies that are similar to a 350, but are not as strong. These are the 250 and 325 trannies.
I would suggest getting a book on TH350's before you buy one to make sure your getting what you need. I made this painful mistake once.
Also, there are other trannies that are similar to a 350, but are not as strong. These are the 250 and 325 trannies.
I would suggest getting a book on TH350's before you buy one to make sure your getting what you need. I made this painful mistake once.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 833
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From: Mexico NY
Make sure you get a Chevy 350 and not a BOP 350, they have a different bellhousing bolt pattern. (BOP = Buick, Olds, Pontiac)
Also, there are other trannies that are similar to a 350, but are not as strong. These are the 250 and 325 trannies.
I would suggest getting a book on TH350's before you buy one to make sure your getting what you need. I made this painful mistake once.
Also, there are other trannies that are similar to a 350, but are not as strong. These are the 250 and 325 trannies.
I would suggest getting a book on TH350's before you buy one to make sure your getting what you need. I made this painful mistake once.
So as long as the tranny's not wadded entirely a standard kit and shift it will be sufficient to re-build it?
6th Gear
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1979 l82 th350
I took my 79 Vette in just to have the seals replaced and within 2 days it seams one of the new seals failed. I ended up have to have my car towed. It goes back to the shop tomorrow and my main thought is that the trans. is gone. My question, is a 1979 Chevy Malibu short tail trans the same?
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