how much HP will my 73 drive train handle?
Melting Slicks
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From: Spring Park MN
If that is true then my Corvette by the Numbers book is wrong. It specifically states "The Turbohydramatic 350 transmission was never installed in a Corvette application but I discuss it briefly here due to the confusion between the Turbo 350 and the Turbo 400 that was used in the Corvette."
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
If that is true then my Corvette by the Numbers book is wrong. It specifically states "The Turbohydramatic 350 transmission was never installed in a Corvette application but I discuss it briefly here due to the confusion between the Turbo 350 and the Turbo 400 that was used in the Corvette."
I have seen plenty of mistakes in books.
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin TX
Forget the tranny. If she breaks, it's usually something in the IRS. I'd spend some money for better U-Joints (Spicer solids) all around (drive and half shafts) and instead of the U-joint mounting 'straps', use the steel caps used on big block cars.
3" half shafts used on later C3's would be stronger than the 2.5 inchers used earlier, or go aftermarket.
A beefier leaf spring will help keep things more stable.
Those are a few bolt-ons that would provide some insurance.
The rest, I'd replace with better stuff as it breaks.
Agree with the above. Traction will determine longevity of the drivetrain.
3" half shafts used on later C3's would be stronger than the 2.5 inchers used earlier, or go aftermarket.
A beefier leaf spring will help keep things more stable.
Those are a few bolt-ons that would provide some insurance.
The rest, I'd replace with better stuff as it breaks.
Agree with the above. Traction will determine longevity of the drivetrain.
Last edited by 73, Dark Blue 454; May 11, 2009 at 01:14 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Meriden CT
If that is true then my Corvette by the Numbers book is wrong. It specifically states "The Turbohydramatic 350 transmission was never installed in a Corvette application but I discuss it briefly here due to the confusion between the Turbo 350 and the Turbo 400 that was used in the Corvette."
