1957 150
 

I,ve figured that a ,57 150 model at 220h.p. can be run in N/s but my question is what trans and rear end would be allowed in this car?

Re: 1957 150
 

PowerGlide , or a 3 speed manual - 12 bolt rear would be a good choice ......

Re: 1957 150
 

I would use the 265 motor............

Re: 1957 150
 

Bobby - I believe the 265 is a two barrel only ...........

Re: 1957 150
 

Could not a metric 200 3-speed be used, as Turboglide (a 3-speed automatic per the "Captain" rule) was available with V8s (not sure if Turboglide was available on all models with V8's)????

If it's legal, it could possibly be an advantage over a Powerglide....

Re: 1957 150
 

I know the Turboglide was available with the 220 HP.

Re: 1957 150
 

I guess what I was getting at is can later model trans & rear ends be legally used with a ,57?

Re: 1957 150
 

Another thing-what is the 'captain rule"?

Re: 1957 150
 

The captain rule as I understand it, all 1958? to 1963 sbc that came with the turbo glide can use the T200 or T350. But, with the 57, the 220hp is the best combo. We run a 3sp manual in SS and it is the one hold up (Now we can run a 4spd) but not in stock. I would run the powerglide combo with a 12bolt. You will have more cars to run in N/SA vs N/S. With that said the 3sp manual with a Jerico (Got one) is a good reliable combo. So you just make a choice on what you rather run? Two pedals or three?

Robert

P.S. VERY COOL CAR!

Re: 1957 150
 

Yes, Turbo 350, Turbo 200 Metric, Alum case P/G, and 12 bolt chev. rear ends allowed on the 57's. The 3 speed trans deal is the "Captian Rule" LOL