Revoke36
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Will this tranny (see pics) fit in my 68 barracuda with a 68 340? Is a 71 a833 any good? Thanks! I might jump on this if it works. Only $500!
Would it be “better” than a 68 with that ratio difference?Yes. It has a higher first gear (lower numerically) than the '68 transmision would, 2.47 rather than 2.66. Otherwise it's pretty-much identical, although it has better synchronizers and an arguably-worse side cover (just a bit more of a pain to service).
The 2.66 would give better acceleration in first gear, but it's not a massive difference. I had no worries in my '73 Challenger 340 with the 2.47 first. It certainly wasn't worth changing the transmission. It's about the same difference (in first gear only) as a 3.23 v. a 3.55 ring & pinion.Would it be “better” than a 68 with that ratio difference?
Really? I can never find one for an A body and when I do, it’s $1500.$500 is about what the core is worth
I have one in my 340/4 speed with 3.91 rear. I thought I would run out of gear quick in 1st but it really is nice. Only issue I ever had was broken fork (brass) I swapped it out in car and drove home.Yes. It has a higher first gear (lower numerically) than the '68 transmision would, 2.47 rather than 2.66. Otherwise it's pretty-much identical, although it has better synchronizers and an arguably-worse side cover (just a bit more of a pain to service).
No. It's splittin hairs either way. It'll work fine.Would it be “better” than a 68 with that ratio difference?
No. Not really. That's only a .19 difference. Hardly noticeable.Really? I can never find one for an A body and when I do, it’s $1500.
agreed. i just sold one with a V8 bell, inspection cover, fork and Z for $400Ad says clutch parts and linkage included for $500 . I think that's a very good deal. If you pass I doubt you will find that again. Is it close to you and you can pick up local?? Another bonus if it is. Just my thoughts.
What rear gear are you looking? 3.23? Yes. It would be deeper to get you going. 4.10? Might be a little too deep.Would it be “better” than a 68 with that ratio difference?