Godfather,
An overdrive (gear vendor brand) cost close to 3 grand when it's all said and done. I can do my swap for $481 (adapter) + $800 for a nice 200R4 + free labor. I don't need a high stall converter because I'm building a torque monster street crusier 5800 RPM and below. If you read any of my previous posts I can run a 4:10 gear and cruise at 70 MPH at 2560 RPM. I should be able to come out of the hole like a scalded dog with the super low first gear and 4:10s!!!! Top end is around 180MPH so if somebody take me in the 1/8 mile or the 1/4 I'll get them in the end!!
The 727 isn't an overdrive, in fact I just sold a small block 727 last week. Everything I've read here and elsewhere says that any other overdrive trans (Mopar or other) would require much more cutting and would also cost more than a 200R4. Chevy stuff is so cheap (dollar wise).
I'm looking for a set of 12" wide Chevy slotted wheels (my 10" wide wheels are too wimpy... LOL).
thanks for the input!! Oh...Very Nice Looking Car!!!
Treblig