Re: [Chevelle-list] transmission choice

2006-08-02 Thread Dale
#92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 12:34 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] transmission choice The 400 would be overkill for your use. The 700 is a good choice, but how much

Re: [Chevelle-list] transmission choice

2006-08-02 Thread Jim Sullivan
: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] transmission choice Agree with Rick, a 400 would be overkill, one reason Chevrolet installed the TH350 behind small blocks. A 700R4 or 2004R would be good choices if you want an O/D unit. I’ve never had both

[Chevelle-list] transmission choice

2006-08-01 Thread Eduardo (Eddie) Gamino
Hey all, I was considering changing to a better transmission. Right now I have a 350 trans in a 70 chevelle with a SB 350. I also have a MSD ignition with a 6AL MSD Box and MSD spark plug wires, holly carb 770 double pumper, holly fuel pump. I use my ride for street use not to race, and

Re: [Chevelle-list] transmission choice

2006-08-01 Thread Rick Schaefer
The 400 would be overkill for your use. The 700 is a good choice, but how much highway driving do you do? Around town my 700 yields about the same mpg as the 350. On the highway it does make a noticeable difference. The 350 is not a bad choice and it is slightly easier to rebuild maintain than