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| Author: | Hemlocke [ Thu May 29, 2003 6:45 pm ] |
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Did any of the '80's model /6 powered vehicles ever come equipped with an automatic overdrive transmission? I hate to appear ignorant by not knowing the answer, but since I do not, I figured this was the best place to ask. Steve |
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| Author: | GTS225 [ Thu May 29, 2003 7:25 pm ] |
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From all info I've heard.....No. It was only behind the V-6's and small V-8's. There was an adapter behind the slant in mid to late 60's pickups with an auto because Mopar used a V-8 727 for that application. If you can find one of these in a boneyard, more power to you. There is some talk on this board about the possibility of someone re-popping a few for sale, so you might want to do a search on the subject. Roger |
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| Author: | Tim Keith [ Fri May 30, 2003 6:11 am ] |
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You could use the '60s adapter with a slant six to A-518 or A-500, but it would work best in a full sized pickup truck. I believe the B and E bodies require only minor tunnel mods, the A-body needs major rework. The front half of an A-518 and A-727 are the same shape, the O/D section of the 518 is longer and wider. The A518 is about 38" long. All car applications will require a custom cross-member. The color of the transmission fluid in my A518 indicates an overhaul is needed. Some of the heavy duty parts from the 727 and the A-618 (turbo diesel version) can work in the A518. This Ramcharger had a 3.50:1 rear axle, which seems a little steep for a heavy vehicle. For an A-body I think the T5 manual is the best O/D conversion unless you are skilled at metal fabrication. |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Fri May 30, 2003 8:06 am ] |
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| Author: | Tim Keith [ Fri May 30, 2003 5:45 pm ] |
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Yeh, but with the O/D switched on, the 3.55:1 x .65 = 2.30:1 |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Fri May 30, 2003 7:22 pm ] |
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Actually, the OD is 0.69:1, but that's still pretty tall with 3.55s and truck tires. I have 3.23s in my '68 right now and they work fine if you cruise at 70-90. Lou |
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| Author: | Tim Keith [ Fri May 30, 2003 7:48 pm ] |
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I can see the advantages of the Gear Vendors setup, too bad it costs so much. My 1950 truck has 4.10 gears, but I have to change out that axle as the parking brake is mounted on the oriiginal transmission, plus I don't think it'll handle a V8. I'm sure the 2.76 8 3/4 axle that I got is not going to work with the AOD. |
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