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| Author: | jcab [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | A-233 3 spd |
Is there anyone using this tranny? I have a 3spd floor shift in my 74 duster parts car that I am planning to put in my 64 dart, behind a 318. Everyone talks about the a-833 4 spd, but you never hear anything about the a-230. Is it a strong/weak tranny? Good gear ratios? anyone have opinions? |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | A-230 synchro 1st floor shift... |
They are good trannies (and one of the most desired 3 speeds). Basically they are similar to the A-833 OD box in regard to gear ratios (wide ratio box...3.09 1st, 1.77 2nd, and direct 3rd), so depending on your rear gear ratio you'll have a quick shift out of 1st, then a long wind up in 2nd... I swapped a few rears into my duster and this box worked fairly well with even a 2.76 rear (much better than the automatic would...). The A-833 'direct' box is desired because of the close ratios between the gears, but they are $$$. Go for it! -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | JCAB [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:36 am ] |
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Thanks D.Idiot, good info. Would you happen to know the length of this tranny? Just curious, so if I ever happen across a 833, will it be a direct swap, or are there a different number of splines or...? JCAB |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Wed Sep 29, 2004 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | This is where it gets weird... |
The length of the tranny is the same, unless you grab one out of a B/E body or truck.... Now the only difference is the driveshaft yoke... Normally the A-833 gets the 'big yoke like the A-727, and the A-903/A904/A-230 get the smaller yoke...BUT... there have been some 'interesting' changes during the run for these trannies, and some members have gotten A-230's with the large yoke splined mainshaft.... Just make sure to get the yoke with the tranny just to be safe... Also if you need to rebuild the A-230 make sure to note what year it came out of, there are some rear seal differences in the early 70's vs. late 70's ones... -D.Idiot |
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