1968 Camaro 350THM

CrateCamaro · 03-13-2009, 01:14 AM

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.

bobby · 03-13-2009, 05:48 AM

Fot the second link. Seller comments.

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

Stick a 396 in it.

MHoward · 03-15-2009, 11:51 AM

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.

Tom keedle · 03-15-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby

Fot the second link. Seller comments.

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

Stick a 396 in it.

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.

442OLDS · 03-15-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MHoward

On the flip side the 295/350,with a glide is a very consistent combo,but will not win any heads-up races.

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.

Bub Whitaker · 03-15-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tomslik

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.

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

Tom keedle · 03-15-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bub Whitaker

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

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

Chipper Chapman · 03-15-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tomslik

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.

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

MHoward · 03-15-2009, 07:46 PM

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.

MHoward · 03-15-2009, 07:54 PM

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.

03-13-2009, 01:14 AM	#1
CrateCamaro Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 411 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	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. __________________ Tony Valerio 1968 Camaro 1700 IHRA H/CM 1701 NHRA SS/?A

03-13-2009, 05:48 AM	#2
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

03-15-2009, 11:51 AM	#3
MHoward Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

03-15-2009, 07:46 PM	#9
MHoward Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

03-15-2009, 07:54 PM	#10
MHoward Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.