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#20560 04/17/2004 7:18 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 | I just scored a 350 SB w/TH350 combo out of a '69 Caprice with only 50K miles on it!! YEEHA!!
Does anyone know off hand, if the Caprice with the TH350 application had the long, or, short tailshaft? Thanks,
Jim Sgrig "Piewagn" | | |
#20561 04/19/2004 5:55 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 25 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 25 | Great score. I have a guess that it would be a 9" tail piece. I have a 350 from a 72 caprice that has a 9". As they grew in size, mid 70's, the tail piece was extended to 12" for the full size cars. What are the casting #'s on the engine and trans? | | |
#20562 04/19/2004 11:26 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 | What are the casting #'s on the engine and trans?
Thanks Len. I figured with the full size cars, the tail shaft would be the 9". My '66 has the short shaft in it. I'm debating weather or not to, cut the drive shaft, or, take the box apart and swap the output shaft and housing. The engine and trans ( that's right, 650.00 delivered! ) have not been delivered yet. I can get the casting #'s when they drop it off.
Thanks again,
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#20563 04/23/2004 11:06 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 | Engine & trans arrived today!! No need to take the trans apart, or, cut the drive shaft. The tail shaft is the shorty. WHEW!!. Complete unit, from fan, to tail shaft. Alt & starter included. now it's time for a complete reseal, and, paint job. This is too much fun!!
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#20564 04/26/2004 4:30 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 25 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 25 | By shorty do you mean 6" or 9"? What are these going in?
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#20565 04/26/2004 5:35 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 | Len, I'm talking about the 6" shaft. These are going into my '66 Panel. I looked up the specs today. The 305 is rated at 145-155 HP. This engine is the '76-'79 unleaded eng. I'm boosting my HP by 100. The 350 is rated at 255 HP. This will make a HUGE difference. Can't wait to get the swap done!! After the reseal is done, it should only take me a Saturday at work to do the job.
JS | | |
#20566 05/08/2004 6:57 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 | Livin' large with the 350 installed! Got it in in one afternoon. Gotta love that rumble. Now for the 4bbl & manifold. Once the drive train is all done, it's time for the cosmetics.
Havin' a blast !!
Jim Sgrig | | |
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