350 SBC transmission?

[CBass419]

I have an early 80's 350 SBC, in the process of a rebuild, and I dont know what transmission would be best for it. Id like a 5 speed that has planty of "get up and go" but can still cruise 75 mph on the highway while not over-spinning the RPM's.

First I guess you should know the 350 will be a steet/mild strip pumper, for now, and will most likely be part of a '54' pickup but I have other plans in mind too if that falls through.

Also are there any cross brand tansmissions that will bolt up easily enough without much or any "modifications"?

Thanks

CBass

[Dave Severson]

TKO 500 would be an excellent choice. Mike Forte could set you up with a complete swap in unit with the shifter location correct, too!

[1gary]

On the automatic side of things TCI has released a 6 speed:

www.tciauto.com

and

www.gearvendors.com

has over/under drive units for 700R's.

Either the standard or auto with the above suggestions,bring ya wallet.

[gassersrule_196]

wouldnt touch anything tci with a 10 foot pole, but for sticks you have,

muncie 4 speed
saginaw 4 speed
borg warner t-10 and super t-10
borgwarner t-5
tremec 5 and 6 speeds
for drag racing jerico, g-force or liberty

automatics

t-350
t-400
700r4 <4 speed >
gide <2 speed>

[1gary]

Have used TCI stuff for yrs and they are always the first check received in contingency money from racing.