dat77sun Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 but from what ive experienced and also heard from many of my chevy buddys is that its a weak trans Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 yea but with the small tires and relatively low power output i think it will be fine, worst case i blow it up, so then id just go turbo 350. 2 Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 gonna orde motor mounts, rear main and oil pan gasket today. sellin the AMC 360 tuesday so i can buy a trans. 1 Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Not sure where you got the week trans theory. The 1st generation had teething pains . They were corrected years ago. The current 700R-4 is the go to system for most Chevy builders. Your going to need the overdrive to end up with any semblance of economy with that set up. The added weight of the v-6 and the tranny T-case weight are the big disadvantage to that system. BUT it is ultra reliable and well supported. Year Horsepower Torque Fuel System Compression Ratio RPO Applications 1985–1986 155 hp (116 kW) @ 4000 rpm 230 lb·ft (312 N·m) @ 2400 rpm 4-BBL 9.3:1 LB1 1,2,3 1985 130 hp (97 kW) @ 3600 rpm 210 lb·ft (285 N·m) @ 2000 rpm TBI 9.3:1 LB4 4,5 1986–1990 140 hp (100 kW) @ 4000 rpm 225 lb·ft (305 N·m) @ 2000 rpm TBI 9.3:1 LB4 4,5 1987–1988 145 hp (108 kW) @ 4200 rpm 225 lb·ft (305 N·m) @ 2000 rpm TBI 9.3:1 LB4 5 1986 160 hp (120 kW) @ 4000 rpm 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) @ 2400 rpm TBI 9.3:1 LB4 3 1987–1992 155 hp (116 kW) @ 4000 rpm 230 lb·ft (312 N·m) @ 2400 rpm TBI 8.6:1 LB4(w/C6P emissions 2500&3500 series only) 2 1987–1992 160 hp (120 kW) @ 4000 rpm 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) @ 2400 rpm TBI 9.1:1 LB4 1,3,6,7 1993–1995 155 hp (116 kW) @ 4000 rpm 230 lb·ft (312 N·m) @ 2000 rpm TBI 9.1:1 LB4 2 1993–1995 165 hp (123 kW) @ 4000 rpm 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) @ 2000 rpm TBI 9.1:1 LB4 Not a huge HP gain for the added weight. But plenty of torque. Have fun buddy...... Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 yea this is really the perfect balance of power and weight for my application. i will have a motor update asap, i have been busy fixing the floor and i didn't have a camera. Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 yea this is really the perfect balance of power and weight for my application. i will have a motor update asap, i have been busy fixing the floor and i didn't have a camera. Now I wouldn't go that far..... Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Now I wouldn't go that far..... well......yea maybe for the amount of money/skill i have its the a good option. have you ever done the new years eve snow run up here in skamania county? Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Nope. Sounds like fun though.... Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Ah, the fun begins. Summit Racing: the drug dealer for Chevy guys..... Some of my favorite bathroom reading.... 2 Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 dang mounts are to small :confused: . so i will send them back, im frusterated because im out of money but i have so much time. :sneaky: Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 waiting for mounts so i got the cab mostly done. painted drivers side cut the floor out of passenger side, i got the patch welded in but forgot to take picts...tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 ok im stuck...i need to find the correct motor mounts. the mounts on the engine seem to be a v8 mount, they are the round rubber one, i think my only option a this point is to get the whole kit...help please. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 You running the chevy V8? Do you need the metal mounts or the rubber mounts? You could always fab up your own at this point. http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=BUSHDOM Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 the motor is a v6 BUT its an aftermarket crate motor and it was installed in a full-sized chevy truck. these are what is on my motor Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 i think this is what i need Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 ^^ those are s10 v8 swap mounts... Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 yea...i have gone to 3 different auto parts stores, tried 2 different mounts from summit, and gone to a pick and pull all resulting in nothing usable for motor mounts. i really don't want to shell out the $110 that the trans dap motor mounts cost so im just gonna take [2eDeYe's idea and make my own out of some poly bushing i have. more updates on that soon. i also decides to use a turbo 400 because the 700r4 is really hard to find in my area and the only t cases they come with are the wrong side drop. Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 i also decides to use a turbo 400 because the 700r4 is really hard to find in my area and the only t cases they come with are the wrong side drop. I was wondering when you were going to figure that out... We went over all of this earlier in this build. You can run this : And any trany you want..... 1 Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 yea..im just gonna blame the teenage side of my brain :rofl: so i could get a 2wd trans and do a divorced setup with the dana 20 right. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 i am slightly concerned that this setup will not fit but the turbo 400 with a t case is not going to much if any shorter. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 some picts from today. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 The issue you may run into with the divorced t-case setup is the rear drive line angle, its is a shorter wheel base vehicle after all. Not to mention yky have 2 more u joints to worry about. Quote Link to comment
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