Looking for advice on a blueprint engine.

BrianT said

If you're changing transmissions I'd recommend something with an overdrive. We're putting a similar engine in a Camaro this winter and my buddy is going with a 700R4. It's an easy swap and is going to allow him to use a little more gear for around town fun and still be able to take it out on the highway. Just my two cents...

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With the 3.07 first gear helps get things rolling. Depends on expectations.
PHR magazine went through a 1984 Malibu wagon that had a leaky 305 4 barrel engine and TH200 transmission. They rebuilt the engine with a 3.75 stroker crank for 334 CID and installed a 700R4. It was under 16 seconds in the 1/4 with 2.56 gears. Fuel economy was real good. Now in a truck, 3.42 gears would be good.