Recent content by cheech14

You are on the right track with going to the earlier piston - that should help a lot. As you are replacing pistons anyway, just go with a higher compression model piston. Someone has to make one. Check with Mancini or one of the other Mopar specialist shops. As far as the heads go, be aware that...

Makes sense. Heavier, taller gears = more heat. I'm betting those transmissions have larger passages to the cooler line ports also! I am in the process of mourning for a friend who passed just about 48 hrs ago. Normally, I would not mess with posting something like that, but I have known him...

Upon closer examination, the fittings on the transmission are std 1/4"flare fittings using a 90*/ 45* seating angle - AN fittings (at least the ones I grabbed) are 37*. Cheech14, Art, R/T

OK - I made a trip to my storage trailer today to look at my core lockup transmission. Turns out (according to Mr. Hand's book) it is a 998 out of a 1980 Chrysler. Just looking at it, it is Very similar in case/tailshaft housing dimension. This is as compared to a 1965 cableshift gearbox. Should...

Thanks Rumblefish360, while I would like the car to be somewhat formidable on the street, i am not really tied to 1/4 or 1/8 mile performance. Performance was my life for 26 years, I do still enjoy it, to a degree (okay - a lot). The car does, however, have to handle and stop fairly well and be...

Hmmm. I think I LIKE that idea! I did shoot off an email to Hughes & filled out their data sheet - I know I have read how much slippage can be expected from a 904, but do not remember. I would assume that the slippage would be somewhat more under load also. I just want to be at a reasonable...

Thanks to all you guys (all y'all?) for the info! I knew that the tunnel was snug, but never gave it much thought. I guess this is part of the fun of modifying a car - communicating with everyone! Thanks bunches, R/T, Art, Cheech 14

Did you put the lock up in front of a standard 904? I have to get down to my storage trailer and compare the transmissions I have there. I know one is a 65 904 cable shift (the original out of the car) and I have another one that I know is a lockup, but am pretty sure it's not an A999. If that...

Had a 65 Barracuda with an 8.75 in it. Strange car - Commando engine, 4 speed, 8 3/4 sure grip, itty bitty brakes, 13inch wheels and regular suspension. It was pretty darn fast for a stock Barracuda, faster than my dads Formula S (the one I am working on now.) Got it down into the high 13's at...

One of the changes I am making is going to the 8 3/4" rear end. Is there a stock driveline that will bolt in? I would guess a 66 A body with 8 3/4. If there is no such animal, what would be the proper driveline length? it's a 65 Barracuda Formula S - putting a later 904 in place of the cable...

Good info! Thank you. The search continues for an outfit that does lock up converters - I will give Pro Torque a call. Thanks again! Art/ R/T Cheech14

I am trying to make a decision on which transmission to swap into my early A body. Ihave a 904 lock up (core) and like the idea of having the bigger clutch pack and other more heavy duty bits and the idea of having an extra "gear" when the converter is locked does have appeal. My questions ...

How about quality converters for a 904 Lockup?

Is there a difference between early A body (1965 Barracuda) and the later A bodies when it comes to driveshaft length? I would imagine wheelbase has an influence on the length. I have a 65 Barracuda that is getting a later model 904 and an 8 3/4" rear end. While on the subject, what is the best...

Cope has ceased to do trans builds and is just selling parts now. (Dangit!)