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#74136 03/02/2007 7:05 AM | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24 | ok guys, ive heard a lot of swaps being done with late 70's camaros/trans ams. I have a 2000 Trans Am disk rear end with 3.42 gears. I am also going with a Small block 350 and a TH400 transmission. Please give me any input/opinions you all may have. Should i do it? Thanks in advance. http://community.webshots.com/user/1951GMC | | |
#74137 03/02/2007 6:40 PM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Why a TH400? They are far heavier than a TH350 and consume more than twice as much power.
If you need the strength of the TH400 you might want to consider a 9-inch Ford rear instead of the Trans Am rear.
My two cents...
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
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#74138 03/02/2007 10:29 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 | Honestly I would consider going with a 700r4. That rear end has a pretty tall gear for only wanting to run a 3 spd trans.
Just my 2 cents
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#74139 03/06/2007 12:27 AM | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24 | Ok keep em coming
OldSub: The reason im going with the 400 is because it came with the engine. I also have a stock 9"rear end from a late 70's Lincoln but i think it would be to much of a mess for me to cut it to size and make it a posi. What do you think worth the trouble?
wilbur: the 700 r4 was my first "want" but i cant seem to find one that is going for a reasonable price. what do you think is a good price for one.
the bottom line is that the parts that i have mentioned is what i have available to me. and when it comes down to it. it all has to do with money (lol)
guys please keep your opinions or thoughts coming i welcome them all.
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#74140 03/06/2007 1:24 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | How wide is that Lincoln rear? You want something about 62 inches wide. The 9 inch is the strongest car type rear out there and would be more consistent with that TH400... And late 70's the gears are probably gas mileage friendly too.
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
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#74141 03/07/2007 1:23 AM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 17 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 17 | I'm running an 87 firebird axle, 3.27 gears and 700R4 in my 53...great combo, in town and on the freeway (that overdrive is the ticket). | | |
#74142 03/07/2007 5:17 AM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I believe the firebird 2000 is to wide to fit your 51 without backspacing. Those disc brakes will bolt right up to a 10 bolt Camaro rear late 70s early 80s.
Good Luck and keep your tape measure working.
~Jim
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