LT1 with TH400?
i'd say 2500ish for a good TH400 RMVB, hardened input shaft, good transbrake, etc. 1k for a converter + flexplate, scattershield, lines, cooler, crossmember, fluid, etc. I wouldn't go TH350... can be cheaper to build a good TH400 that will actually live with a transbrake.
Been contemplating this swap as well as going solid roller and carb'd, they all go hand in hand unfortunately... and the cost is looking pretty high right now for me
Been contemplating this swap as well as going solid roller and carb'd, they all go hand in hand unfortunately... and the cost is looking pretty high right now for me
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i'd say 2500ish for a good TH400 RMVB, hardened input shaft, good transbrake, etc. 1k for a converter + flexplate, scattershield, lines, cooler, crossmember, fluid, etc. I wouldn't go TH350... can be cheaper to build a good TH400 that will actually live with a transbrake.
Been contemplating this swap as well as going solid roller and carb'd, they all go hand in hand unfortunately... and the cost is looking pretty high right now for me
Been contemplating this swap as well as going solid roller and carb'd, they all go hand in hand unfortunately... and the cost is looking pretty high right now for me
Whats the best rebuild I can do on it? GM clutches or go aftermarket?
I haven't rebuilt an auto since I graduated from technical high school. Its more fun than manuals.
imo your going way too overkill for a little cc503 cam only car, i would have the 4l60e built and retain your drivability, im running a built 4l60 with h/c/i and no problem from the trans, even with a 3200 vigilante stall
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Picked it up, the case is in desperate need of cleaning. Got the stock stall, will try to sell that and get some money back.
Going to order a rebuild kit from a site that a member on here recommended. This should be fun.
Next, I will get a stall, and order a carb conversion intake and a good carburetor, fuel regulator and some braided lines run after the fuel filter, MSD distributor.
Can I reuse the stock shift lever and cable or do I need an aftermarket?
Going to order a rebuild kit from a site that a member on here recommended. This should be fun.
Next, I will get a stall, and order a carb conversion intake and a good carburetor, fuel regulator and some braided lines run after the fuel filter, MSD distributor.
Can I reuse the stock shift lever and cable or do I need an aftermarket?
Picked it up, the case is in desperate need of cleaning. Got the stock stall, will try to sell that and get some money back.
Going to order a rebuild kit from a site that a member on here recommended. This should be fun.
Next, I will get a stall, and order a carb conversion intake and a good carburetor, fuel regulator and some braided lines run after the fuel filter, MSD distributor.
Can I reuse the stock shift lever and cable or do I need an aftermarket?
Going to order a rebuild kit from a site that a member on here recommended. This should be fun.
Next, I will get a stall, and order a carb conversion intake and a good carburetor, fuel regulator and some braided lines run after the fuel filter, MSD distributor.
Can I reuse the stock shift lever and cable or do I need an aftermarket?
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I could always install an aftermarket after I get the car registered for the year.
I am going to be using it fully auto, and it will maybe see the track once a year, twice if its lucky.
Well, my inspection is coming up in a couple of months, and the inspectors here are **** about everything. Even vinyls can get you a fine. So, a stock shift lever would be preferred unless I NEED an aftermarket.
I could always install an aftermarket after I get the car registered for the year.
I am going to be using it fully auto, and it will maybe see the track once a year, twice if its lucky.
I could always install an aftermarket after I get the car registered for the year.
I am going to be using it fully auto, and it will maybe see the track once a year, twice if its lucky.
Well, my inspection is coming up in a couple of months, and the inspectors here are **** about everything. Even vinyls can get you a fine. So, a stock shift lever would be preferred unless I NEED an aftermarket.
I could always install an aftermarket after I get the car registered for the year.
I am going to be using it fully auto, and it will maybe see the track once a year, twice if its lucky.
I could always install an aftermarket after I get the car registered for the year.
I am going to be using it fully auto, and it will maybe see the track once a year, twice if its lucky.
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i'd say 2500ish for a good TH400 RMVB, hardened input shaft, good transbrake, etc. 1k for a converter + flexplate, scattershield, lines, cooler, crossmember, fluid, etc. I wouldn't go TH350... can be cheaper to build a good TH400 that will actually live with a transbrake
$2500? Good TH400 RMVB, hardened input shaft, good transbrake here for $1,100. Built at a local tranny shop that builds for most of the Outlaw cars in the area. I could see $2500 for a max effort, 1000+hp race car. The 1k for everything else is pretty close. 
that price was for a billet input and intermediate shaft, my error. I was saying 1k just for the converter though. If the OP wants to run a B&M converter, then good luck to him. I still don't like the idea of a TH350 on a tbrake compared to a TH400, ask those racers what their maintenance and trans lifespan is like. If the OP is on a budget and never plans on going fast... then a 1k dollar build will suit him fine.A note to the OP... your trans and fluid are NOT going to like running any sort of 3500+ converter with a 2.73 gear, you'll burn it up real fast. Need to match the gear and converter if the car sees mostly street time,
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That's what they run around here for the builder I would use him supplying the core... must be that CA luxury tax that price was for a billet input and intermediate shaft, my error. I was saying 1k just for the converter though. If the OP wants to run a B&M converter, then good luck to him. I still don't like the idea of a TH350 on a tbrake compared to a TH400, ask those racers what their maintenance and trans lifespan is like. If the OP is on a budget and never plans on going fast... then a 1k dollar build will suit him fine.
that price was for a billet input and intermediate shaft, my error. I was saying 1k just for the converter though. If the OP wants to run a B&M converter, then good luck to him. I still don't like the idea of a TH350 on a tbrake compared to a TH400, ask those racers what their maintenance and trans lifespan is like. If the OP is on a budget and never plans on going fast... then a 1k dollar build will suit him fine. Thread Starter
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That's what they run around here for the builder I would use him supplying the core... must be that CA luxury tax that price was for a billet input and intermediate shaft, my error. I was saying 1k just for the converter though. If the OP wants to run a B&M converter, then good luck to him. I still don't like the idea of a TH350 on a tbrake compared to a TH400, ask those racers what their maintenance and trans lifespan is like. If the OP is on a budget and never plans on going fast... then a 1k dollar build will suit him fine.
A note to the OP... your trans and fluid are NOT going to like running any sort of 3500+ converter with a 2.73 gear, you'll burn it up real fast. Need to match the gear and converter if the car sees mostly street time,
that price was for a billet input and intermediate shaft, my error. I was saying 1k just for the converter though. If the OP wants to run a B&M converter, then good luck to him. I still don't like the idea of a TH350 on a tbrake compared to a TH400, ask those racers what their maintenance and trans lifespan is like. If the OP is on a budget and never plans on going fast... then a 1k dollar build will suit him fine.A note to the OP... your trans and fluid are NOT going to like running any sort of 3500+ converter with a 2.73 gear, you'll burn it up real fast. Need to match the gear and converter if the car sees mostly street time,
I won't get more stall than I need, and I am getting a rebuild kit for the transmission.
But how much do I need?
I won't cheap out on the TC especially when I have spent so much on the car, and as I plan to invest in rebuilding my transmission, I also want it to last for very long.
I won't drive it everyday, I have a DD, but I do love to drive it when I get a chance and drive it HARD!
How fast is fast?
I won't get more stall than I need, and I am getting a rebuild kit for the transmission.
But how much do I need?
I won't cheap out on the TC especially when I have spent so much on the car, and as I plan to invest in rebuilding my transmission, I also want it to last for very long.
I won't drive it everyday, I have a DD, but I do love to drive it when I get a chance and drive it HARD!
I won't get more stall than I need, and I am getting a rebuild kit for the transmission.
But how much do I need?
I won't cheap out on the TC especially when I have spent so much on the car, and as I plan to invest in rebuilding my transmission, I also want it to last for very long.
I won't drive it everyday, I have a DD, but I do love to drive it when I get a chance and drive it HARD!