Early 833 ID???

the 64-65 have the Ball and trunion the 66 is a slip yoke they have a 3.09 first gear which will fry the tires easy the later 4 speed have a 2.66 first really weak take off compared to the 3.09.

1964 thru midyear 1966 A-body 3.09:1 - 1.92:1 - 1.40:1 - 1:1
67 and up 2.66:1 - 1.91:1 - 1.39:1 - 1:1

As long as you have the ball and trunion drive shaft just run it those are strong transmisson PERIOD
So pretty much the only difference is the first gear? So the 64-65 years are better since they have more power in that 1st gear.