Project Junkyard Dog

[Charlie A]

wrong post.

[Joe Toller]

Well, I found a way around my posi dilemma, turns out the 91-96 GM sedans had the same length axles, but in 30 spline, so $25 scored me a pair of axles from a 92 Caddy. The rearend is now done!

This weekend, hopefully I can wrap up the engine and be ready to drop it in.

[Mark Yacavone]

I don't see where you mentioned the transmission. Did I miss it?

[Joe Toller]

For now its the original TH350, non lockup, with a rebuild and B&M shift kit. I plan on having it shift itself around 5500 with governor tweaking. The converter is a 10". Hughes part #GM40, which should hopefully stall around 3400 or so.
I am all ears for suggestions though...

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by iraceitall

For now its the original TH350, non lockup, with a rebuild and B&M shift kit. I plan on having it shift itself around 5500 with governor tweaking. The converter is a 10". Hughes part #GM40, which should hopefully stall around 3400 or so.
I am all ears for suggestions though...

You may not need the 2.74 200 so much with the torque of the turbo motor, but the overall loss of et with the bigger trans, would be measurable. I'm sure the B&M kit will slow it down even more LOL
No comment on your current converter..

[Joe Toller]

So the shift kit was a bad idea? There is time to correct this, so assuming I keep the 350, what would you do, converter also? Mind you I'm on a budget...

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by iraceitall

So the shift kit was a bad idea? There is time to correct this, so assuming I keep the 350, what would you do, converter also? Mind you I'm on a budget...

As much as I like to be helpful , I do this stuff for a living so I have to be cautious here.
I WILL say that there are other ways to firm up the shifts on a T350, rather than leaving out the check balls and jacking up the line pressure.
I DO need some GM interior parts from a Northern car, so maybe we can work a trade.
I wouldn't have to check with the boss to do that.

The converter is easy. Just ask Neil Smedley about our turbo converters.

[Joe Toller]

Pm me with what parts you need and let's see what we can do! Thanks Mark!

[Daran Summerton]

I set the Super Stock / MA record @ 11.15 with a stock T350 and B&M Shift Improver Kit. Tried 1500$ lite weight - low gear- low drag - etc.... 11.20's

[Joe Toller]

Well, things will get pushed back to August, so I might as well do things right within reason. Going to make the switch to a 200 probably, thanks Mark! Also, since I have a great machine shop sponsor and time, going to have the block bored .040 over (bought a legal set of pistons for $60!) and have the crank worked over as well. Things will be at an idle, but maybe some good deals will come my way and I can make some upgrades. If I find a cheap pair of 15x4 front wheels, I will switch to those and front runners, even if I have to change rotors (I have a 5x5 pattern now). Otherwise I am pretty much just waiting on motor and a final decision on trans work.