What is the best transmission to use for a Chevy 350 engine?
First, you have to determine the torque output of the engine, since the gearboxes are rated by this number. Horsepower rating is important too, but torque is what will eat your clutches up or otherwise snap parts within the unit.The 4L60 can handle 360 ft lbs of torque and 325 horsepower. Its a good all rounder for lightly built 350’s and doesn’t require any electronics to operate. Its strictly controlled by cable hooked to the throttle so its an all in one solution, and you get overdrive and a good low first gear. It works well in most applications.The older 3 speed autos could take a bigger beating. The TH400 was rated for 450 ft lbs.The powerglide 2 speed can be built to withstand torque output of quadruple digits, which is why racers still use them despite having only two speeds.There are many other choices, but the main other factors are:Vehicle weightRear end ratio(some of the manuals have relatively high first gear ratios, since they were intended for cars with low rearends)Physical sizeElectronic shift or notNumber of gears(the more the better if your engine has a narrow torque band)Comfort(if you arent a racer, hard shifts may not be an enthralling idea)Cost.
Is it possible to swap in a Ford transmission with a chevy engine (with similar torque ratings)?
If we are talking manual transmissions, many are from the same manufacturer anyway. The Borg Warner Super T10 was used in both GM and Ford applications. The only difference being bell-housing and tail shaft length. In NASCAR everyone used the "Tremec" transmission for road course racing.
If you swap an engine, do you have to swap the transmission?
If you swap an engine, do you have to swap the transmission?I don't know if this has been addressed yet or not but I'll give a point form answer:when swapping an engine to a different engine, space is a concern. From behind the cooling system to the firewall. Between the wheel wells and underneath the hood. Those dimensions MUST BE taken into account first. If it's a 4 cyl to a 4 cyl or V8 to V8, those concerns are usually minimal.Motor mounts MUST be properly placed so that the engine being swapped in sits in the correct place (height, forward/back, etc)When it comes to the transmission, if swapping in a trans that is meant for the particular engine, no worries. If different, an adaptor and proper bell housing will be required. A weak trans behind a powerful engine will be a disaster waiting to happen, so gearing, input and output shafts must be taken into account. Wiring is an issue too since most new transmissions are electronically controlled. If using a newer engine and older one wire trans, wiring harness conversion kits must be used. Transmission mounts must be changed for a swap too.Transmission tunnel space must be accounted for if swapping to a larger transmission that is different than the stock transmission.Length must be accounted for as larger transmissions will be longer and require variations to the driveshft length.This is the tip of the iceberg. Yes, engine swaps can be done but there are MANY different calculations and measurements to take before the work begins. To put it simply, most any passenger vehicle engine and transmission can be swapped in, but the amount of work to do so will vary depending on the size differences (as an example: I run a 4bt diesel in my Wranglers which originally came with a straight 6 in-line 4.0L and I run a TH400 trans in place of the stock NV3550 5-spd). It's LOTS of work but it is possible.
What is the best transmission to use with a 350 small block?
In many cases the th200 should be fine. A better transmission is the th350. A strong transmission is the th400 for towing. If you need overdrive for everyday driving is the th200r4. The better model would be the th350c. A strong model would be the th700r4, but it has to be a completely modified early model, or a rebuilt late model. The th700r4 was later replaced by the 4L60E, but it's an electronic model that needs the wiring harness and proper tcu computer. Later the 4L60E was replaced by the 4L80. Other than these last 2 models that are electronic, the others are all mechanical in nature and can be easily connected to any sbc v8, including the v6 4.3 series which are a 305/350 with 2 pistons cut off.
Will a Chevy 305 match up with a 350 Turbo Transmission?
All Chevrolet engines, 4 6 & 8 cylinders of that era have the same transmission bolt pattern. Other GM products use a different bolt pattern known as BOP, for Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. The bolt pattern for these three are the same but different from the Chevrolet.
Can i change out the stock V6 in a '69 Mustang with a V8?
Don't really care about resale value or turning it into a collector's piece, I have a low budget and i just want the most affordable first-gen mustang (in working condition) that I can find so I can (eventually) spruce it up, and unfortunately, the only ones that are currently in my budget are the 6 cylinder ones. I've yet to find a working '68-'69 V8 Mustang for less than $10000.
Transmission for 327 or 350?
327 and 350 are pretty much the same motor... I would use which ever did better on a compression test. A TH350 (3spd auto) would be super easy to get (cheap and plentiful), and it will bolt right up (because it is a GM). Some were available with a locking torque convertor in the mid-late 80's. A TH400 (3spd auto) is slightly harder to come by. Has the same 3rd gear ratio as the TH350 (1:1 ratio). The 400 is larger and can handle more HP/TQ in stock form. Unless your SB motor is built up, the 350 trans will do just fine behind it. The 700R4... It replaced the TH350 trans, and is just like the TH350 but it has a 4th (overdrive gear). Tranny was used in late 80's early 90's in about everything (cars/trucks/SUV) from GM. You have to get the 'TV' cable adjusted right or you will burn the trans. These also had electronic lock-up torque convertors, and you can get a stand-alone controller for it cheap and live life having some decent highway fuel economy. The OD also allows you to run a lower rearend, so more power to the ground, but still good economy. I would try to hold out for a 700R4. It will require the most work, but will have the most benefit because of having a 4th gear. I didn't list manual trannies because you didn't specify, and an automatic will be easier to install than converting to a manual trans car.
How much would an automatic to manual transmission swap cost?
It depends on what vehicle and what manual transmission. In general, on a rear wheel drive vehicle, swapping out the auto for a stock style manual isn’t terrible. Stock manual transmission assemblies can run anywhere from $1000 to $2000 on common vehicles. Removal and replace usually takes between 5 and 8 hours. Adding a clutch pedal and mounting a cylinder depends on the vehicle and again, whether it is aftermarket or stock bolt in. The problem is, you can’t always just bolt stock replacements back in. If the parts aren’t modular, then adding a pedal can take some time.Swapping out the flex plate for a flywheel and installing a clutch only adds about 15 minutes to the overall labor time.I doubt that manual and auto trans on any vehicle are exactly the same length, so the driveline probably needs to be cut and re-welded. This part of the job would be outsourced by most shops and may run 100–300 bucks. Measuring everything properly so accurate info can be given to the driveline shop takes time. Pinion angles must be checked with the new driveline and in some cases must be adjusted which sometimes requires different spacers being installed under the rear axle.Measuring and cutting a hole for the shifter and boot takes time. Re-wiring the neutral safety switch takes time as well.So, you have the parts cost of transmission, pedal assembly, reservoir, clutch fluid hose or cable, clutch kit, flywheel, driveline modification, any additional brackets that must be bought or made, shifter boot and neutral safety switch swap.Then you have the standard labor of removing and installing the trans, plus the extra labor of making everything work. The extra labor cost is very hard to pin down without knowing what vehicle and if you are going with nice, aftermarket parts or trying to stick with stock parts.Trying to covert a front wheel drive vehicle to manual has potential to be easier. It would be (possibly) easier and cheaper to just buy a complete motor/trans assembly and swap out the whole thing. Sensors might need to be modified and some holes cut in the firewall, but anything can be done.So, I dont know. On old trucks you might be able to do it for 2500 if you buy all new components. On newer vehicles it gets more and more expensive the newer you get as more and more components must be modified or swapped.
Can you fit a Chevy engine in a 66 or 67 Pontiac GTO?
yes you can actually put any gm motor in that car you want to ,they make mount kits now for all engines,and there's no limit as to what that car can have in it.those cars had a lot of room in under the hood,and would hold a good sized gm engine,a 454 would fit in that one real easy.its been done a lot ,even a 502 would fit it, seen that done not long ago,good luck on it.