Who has a Th350?
Originally Posted by slick1851
Dont I need a conversion plate for the trans to mount up to the block?>
I have 2.73s in the 10 bolt I threw in the car after I broke my 3.73 geared 10 bolt. I hate them. They suck. I am used to the 3.73s and the 2.73s just don't get the car moving the way the 3.73s did.
Its MUCH better for highway cruising but stoplight to stoplight just aint the same.
My new 12 bolt has 4.10s and with a 28 inch tire should act just like my 3.73 setup did.
If you have LOTS of horsepower then the a 2.73 or 3.08 would be great.
In my opinion you will have more fun in a 350 horsepower car with a steeper gear.
Originally Posted by dhdenney
Well you'll have the ultimate highway gear for a 3 speed auto. From what I have read, people with the A3 and the high gears are not really suffering any performance loss.
Originally Posted by LT1Falcon
true because generally anybody running enough horsepower to need a 350 or 400 is gonna have enough power to pull through the gears. however, im sure there is some performance loss
If you're gonna go out and do a A3 swap, then the car shouldn't be a DD anyways... otherwise you're either a) very rich for gas $$ or b) gonna be broke fast. Just run a big gear and A3 if it's a weekend or track only car. Get a built A4 4L60E or 4L80E if you're worried about the gas mileage in a street car.
Getting an A3 and having concerns about gas mileage is like eating three Big Mac's every day for lunch and having weight concerns.
Getting an A3 and having concerns about gas mileage is like eating three Big Mac's every day for lunch and having weight concerns.
Originally Posted by slick1851
I dont care about gas, I care about highway rpm speeds etc
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Verdad Gallardo thanks man, most people on here dont give me the light of day cus i have a ford, even tho it is nicer than half the cars on here (not trying brag)
i cant help i got the body for free
i cant help i got the body for free
Originally Posted by LT1Falcon
thanks man, most people on here dont give me the light of day cus i have a ford, even tho it is nicer than half the cars on here (not trying brag)
i cant help i got the body for free
i cant help i got the body for free
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Originally Posted by LT1Falcon
thanks man, most people on here dont give me the light of day cus i have a ford, even tho it is nicer than half the cars on here (not trying brag)
i cant help i got the body for free
i cant help i got the body for free
I almost did a falcon........when I was 16 me and my dad found a mint one badass cars
Originally Posted by slick1851
Thanks Lt1Falcon, nice car also.....
My freind just pulled out his good 3.42 rear end, ill prob just swap him then...
My freind just pulled out his good 3.42 rear end, ill prob just swap him then...
Originally Posted by plaf713
whoa whoa whoa, first off there is nothing wrong with replacing a ford motor for a chevy motor, ford shouldve done it from the factory, second it is a very nice car
maybe i have more support than i thought
I get the local trans builder to get me a Th350 with 9" tailshaft put a 2.75 1st gear in it and I pick it up for $330, cheap huh? have not busted one yet and he has alot of quick cars running them, dont ask me how they are that cheap, I just go get them.
Then with the 9" tailshaft you can run the stock DS. you will need an A4 X-member and modify it slightly, just adding some material on it so the mount is in the right place.
Another consideration you have to think about is the Torq Arm, I get aftermarket ones mounted to the chassis and you do not need to worry about putting it on the trans but if you are set on using a stock or stock style TA then buy the B&M Changeover kit listed for the 3rd gens ($100ish). it comes with everything you need plus the part to make the A4 Xmember work.
Then get a good TC. after that decide how you are going to get the speedo hooked up. some options are to use dakota digital parts or run it off the OBDII ABS side.
You will also want to pick up a Madman dipstick tube, the lokar is too low/close to the headers to be fun.
As for rear gear it depends on what you want to use the car for.
Dont forget the new shifter needed and wiring that is easy.
Then with the 9" tailshaft you can run the stock DS. you will need an A4 X-member and modify it slightly, just adding some material on it so the mount is in the right place.
Another consideration you have to think about is the Torq Arm, I get aftermarket ones mounted to the chassis and you do not need to worry about putting it on the trans but if you are set on using a stock or stock style TA then buy the B&M Changeover kit listed for the 3rd gens ($100ish). it comes with everything you need plus the part to make the A4 Xmember work.
Then get a good TC. after that decide how you are going to get the speedo hooked up. some options are to use dakota digital parts or run it off the OBDII ABS side.
You will also want to pick up a Madman dipstick tube, the lokar is too low/close to the headers to be fun.
As for rear gear it depends on what you want to use the car for.
Dont forget the new shifter needed and wiring that is easy.
