78 have lock-up
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From: Pelham AL
78 have lock-up
need to know if the 78 vete had lock up tranny or converter. trying to decide what tranny to go with. looked at B&M, and Jasper but dont like the price on one or the warranty on the other. what do y'all think? also do most trannies come w/ TQ converter? b/c i bought a B&M converter to go with what i thought would be the tranny i would've bought but they only have 90 day warranty!
anyway thanks
-Johno
anyway thanks
-Johno
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From: A high school diploma fixing what a college degree broke TN
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Re: 78 have lock-up (homedawg247)
Not really a answer on the torque converter question,but I've been un impressed with B+M products ever since I had a Megashifter by them.Broke 3 cables a year on average,and the ratcheting mechanism wasn't always foolproof on it.Have you looked at Art Carr or TCI transmissions,I've had better luck out of them personally.
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Re: 78 have lock-up (homedawg247)
To the best of my knowledge, the '78s came with the THM350 non-locking version (am told the last THM400's were '77 L-82s? A buddy had the 400 in his 77 L-82...).
I think the '81s had a THM350-C, with a lock-up converter; the '82s had 700R4 4-speed/AOD models
I think the '81s had a THM350-C, with a lock-up converter; the '82s had 700R4 4-speed/AOD models
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Re: 78 have lock-up (homedawg247)
No. The '78 in stock form had a TH350 with a non-lockup converter. I am certain of this. :yesnod:
The TH350C (lockup) was not used until 1980. The 700R4 wasn't introduced until the '82 model year.
The TH350C (lockup) was not used until 1980. The 700R4 wasn't introduced until the '82 model year.
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From: Pelham AL
Re: 78 have lock-up (page62)
would it be better to go w/ a lock-up this time around? what are the benefits to a lock up? also, anyone done business w/ transmissioncenter.net ? saw they have a Hi perf. tranny for only $450 and there's no core charge. thanks
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Re: 78 have lock-up (homedawg247)
The best ting you could do for your car would be to swap in an overdrive 4sp automatic with lockup convertor like the 200r4. But you aint goon get the whole kit for $450. More like $1200 for the whole shebang. Worth every penny though.
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