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  1. 06-20-2022 01:17 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by NTFDAY View Post
    No matter which way you go everything will be compromised by the powerglide, been there done that.
    Yeah, I agree with you, but the op seems dead set on keeping the car original. Personally, if I was keeping the 283, I would go with a 700R4 and run at least a 3.73 rear gear, 4.10's would be even better. The 3.00 first gear in the 700 would really help the little engine off the line and the rear gears will help with get up and go everywhere.
    Last edited by Hotrod46; 06-20-2022 at 01:23 AM.
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