Thread: 350 SBC transmission?

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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

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!

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.

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>

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