RE: [Chevelle-list] Trans. Swap

2005-07-26 Thread RJ Winkler
I started with a th350 -RJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans. Swap I can't help, but what tranny did you start with

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans. Swap

2005-07-26 Thread Zieg72
2005 12:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans. Swap I can't help, but what tranny did you start with? It probably makes a difference :D ! Both length & spline count MAY be different. On 7/26/05, RJ Winkler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey guys, I finally have got

RE: [Chevelle-list] Trans. Swap

2005-07-26 Thread Dale McIntosh
Sometimes it helps to know what year you're working with. On a 67, for example, not only is the front yoke different, but the driveshaft and how it bolts to the rear end is different. A 67 TH400 uses two straps where everything else uses u-bolts for the rear universal to the rear's front yoke.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans. Swap

2005-07-26 Thread Rick Schaefer
I can't help, but what tranny did you start with? It probably makes a difference :D ! Both length & spline count MAY be different. On 7/26/05, RJ Winkler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hey guys, > > I finally have gotten around to building my 396 and putting in a > TH400. (I ge

[Chevelle-list] Trans. Swap

2005-07-26 Thread RJ Winkler
Hey guys,     I finally have gotten around to building my 396 and putting in a TH400.  (I get a nice discount with Advance Auto Parts)  What I was wondering is what tail length I need on the TH400 to fit the original driveshaft or do I have to do work to the driveshaft no matter wh

[Chevelle-list] trans swap

2003-09-07 Thread Bill Bradley
  i'm swaping out my powerglide for a th350, i think i have the 350 with the long tail cone, can they be changed out for the short tail ? what all is involved in this?   thanks Bill B. Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo

Re: [Chevelle-List] Trans swap

2003-06-01 Thread Mack Miller
Im sure you will not want to hear this but I would suggest not putting in that tranny. The only good trait to them is they are cheap and easy to come by, and thats pretty obvious once you live with on for a little while. It would cost a little to convert to that tranny and it would just not be wort

[Chevelle-List] Trans swap

2003-06-01 Thread Sixty7SS396
I have an 85 Elky with a 350 ci and 350 trans and I have the opportunity to pick up a 5 spd from an 88 Camaro and I was thinking of putting it into the Elky.  The Elky is my daily driver.  Does anyone know if the 5 spd uses a hydraulic or manual clutch and how much adapting will I have to do to get