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Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 6:37 pm Post subject: best engine/tranny setup for an 85?
hi everyone im looking for some advice on a good engine/transmission setup for my 85 elky. right now i have a 305/th-350 setup and i plan on keeping the same transmission but i want to swap the engine out. my options are a 327 or a 350 which engine would be best with the th-350 tranny??? any advice is welcome
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Posts: 1761
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:40 pm Post subject:
Either would be great. It will be easier getting a 350 though. _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23
Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23
MSGT 145 AW
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450 Hp. 383 with a T56 (Viper Version better final drive ratio) standard and a Corporate 10 or 12 bolt 5.88:1 rear. I'd say a 502 Ram Ject but space is always an issue with elkys and the 5th gens are a little more limiting then some models.
If you don't like standards then go with a 383 and a 700R4 or a 200R4 and a 4:10:1, same rear ends.
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Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Dec 07, 2001
Posts: 1761
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 7:07 pm Post subject:
It sounds to me that ElkyPete is made of money! _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23
Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23
MSGT 145 AW
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