1968 Camaro 350THM
 

So my question is...why are you not allowed to run a 350 turbo trans in stock in a small block 68 Camaro. I bought a 295hp stocker motor on this board, drove 7 hours to pick it up to be dissapointed that I can't run it because of the trans rule. My fauly I know, should have read in between the cracks that are in between the cracks in the rule book. So now do I spend $2000 on a new powerglide trans/converter to run the motor or freshen my 330hp crate for half that money and run it again? Heres my beef....check out the links.

http://www.kitcarusa.com/kb.php?aid=108 - scroll down untill you see 350THM

http://www.automobilebestbuys.com/an...s.php?RID=1574

http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/...350/id/5547454

Theres alot more crazy combo's in Stock than a 3 speed behined a 295hp 350...but we won't even start a new 72 page thread. :rolleyes:

Re: 1968 Camaro 350THM
 

Fot the second link. Seller comments.

This Baby is a THM350 (Turbo-Hydramatics Only available on the SS396 Camaro)!


Stick a 396 in it.

Re: 1968 Camaro 350THM
 

Crate Camaro,If you are going to run all IHRA I would freshen the Crate Motor,It is alot easier to make run under the Index,On the flip side the 295/350,with a glide is a very consistent combo,but will not win any heads-up races. I have run this combo for years,wasnt that bad until all the Technology came around for the three speeds now it is a horrible combo,NHRA will not allow a three speed in a small block 67-68 camaro because chevy didnt put a three speed behind the small block until 69.You are allowed to run a 295 hp Motor in a 69 or 70 Camaro @ the same hp rating with a three speed.GOOD LUCK.

Re: 1968 Camaro 350THM
 

i'd argue that i've NEVER seen a big block with a 350 turbo behind it in an OEM vehicle.
besides, i'me pretty sure th350's didn't enter the scene until 69...in anything.

Re: 1968 Camaro 350THM
 

Monte,
Don't be so sure about not being able to win any heads up races.

If NHRA allowed you to run a three speed,how much do you think you would pick up?

See you at Indy.

Re: 1968 Camaro 350THM
 

350's showed up late 68... had large journal rods with 11/32 bolts. still have some at the shop.Opps... dating myself

Re: 1968 Camaro 350THM
 

actually, 350 ENGINES showed up in 67...
350 trannys were 1st built in 69 (model year)

Re: 1968 Camaro 350THM
 

True, big blocks would have had the th400, but with the rules the way they are, th350's can be used.

Re: 1968 Camaro 350THM
 

Daryl,
I would be able to pick up .18-.20,ask Gary Russell if you dont believe me he has done it for a test,Freddy Burris and I Pitted together for years and he ran a glide at points meets and a 200 MaClay when he needed to go fast and his 200 was always 2 tenths faster.

Re: 1968 Camaro 350THM
 

Bub,
You are correct about the Late 68's having a th350,but getting NHRA to acknowlede it is impossible,they allow super stock cars with glides a 3 speed but the glide doesn't slow them down as bad as they do in a low hp. stocker,we need gear.