One wire lock-up, 4 spd automatic w overdrive into A-body.

Ok, this will work for big blocks, small blocks, Magnum 5.9's AND all modern hemi's, just order the right bellhousing. It uses no computer, fits with minimal massaging of the cross member and holds up to 1000 hp. I only opted for the 750 hp version.

There's no time consuming WilCap adapters to custom fit, no crankshaft spacers, no bellhousing spacer-plate trimming nightmares. Best of all, its reasonably priced and requires very little work on the torsion bar cross member. No, I am not selling anything. Its just that I never wanted to hack up my car to put in an overdrive automatic, and I finally found a way to do it with minimal surgery.

This is the first of a stream of posts regarding the installation of an overdrive automatic transmission that takes dramatically less power to drive, has a lower first and a deeper overdrive combined with a heavy duty lock-up torque converter.....all hooked up with one 12v DC wire. No computers involved! If you run a carburetor, you don't have to even think about that! Notice the SFI bellhousing...

The secret for the EFI guys using re-flashed or stock factory computers is that you have to use a 5 speed computer for both a 5.9 EFI and the Modern Hemi's, although not all Modern Hemi's were available with a standard transmission. This part is under review. This way it (the computer) won't look for the transmission input. It's my understanding that you can't program that out.

In my case, I'm going to drive this transmission with a 2001 5.9 Magnum stuffed with a Hughes prepped 10-to-1 408 stroker kit, CNC Edelbrock Super Prep'd heads (with some hand blended bowl work), nearly a .600 lift roller cam and a Hemifever EFI tune using the factory 5-speed computer from a 2002 Dodge pick-up. It should put out a consistent 525 hp in this 1968 A-body convertible with 3.90 sure grip, drive like a kitten and roar like a tiger. This is a far cry from the slant six it started out in life with.

More to follow, but be patient I have a busy life right now.



Here's a picture of this little known gem. It won't be long until there are post telling you what it is. If not, I'll spell it out soon.