65 cuda 273 to 360 tranny hookup
For any other thoughts on this thread the 360 3500 torque came out of a 904 that was hooked to 360, but it was a newer 70's 904. Any more thoughts greatly appriciated before I open the can of worms. Thanks
I'll add to Fishy68's comments by saying that if you're running the '65 904 with the ball and trunion you may want to pull the factory unit and set it aside, replacing it with a later 904 (or 999) having a slip yoke style tailshaft. This will obviously require a new driveshaft also, but you'll be happier for it come joint replacement time.
Regarding the torque converter, please clarify what you are talking about regarding "the 3500 that came with the 360 and the 2500 that came with the 273". Are you talking aftermarket part numbers or theoretical stall RPM? If you are talking about the latter, it will depend heavily on the rest of your combination: cam/carb/intake/gear ratio all impact the package's efficacy.
What do you have in mind for the car? Cruiser? Drag? Autocross?? A 3500 RPM stall converter is somewhat on the loose side, unless you're pushing a .050" duration greater than 245 degrees, and while fun for drags, would be less than desirable for cruising (unless you can't idle because of cam choice, wink wink). Simplify match the stall with the cam manufacturers recommendation.
Will the parts bolt up? Possibly (assuming you don't try the '77 converter in the '65 904), but will they do what you want? Make sure you look at the whole combo. More info please!! :cheers:
As a side note, what are you doing for motor mounts? You'll need to either modify the 273 passenger side bracket or buy a set of Schumacher conversion mounts to accommodate the 360. And don't forget exhaust, headers are limited in choice to Doug's, TTI (very nice), Spitfires (if you can get them) and Hooker semi-fenderwells.
