ALEX NEILL
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Alright gents, it has been some time since I last posted but I have been busy getting my valiant in to the body shop. My last post regarded a 360. I purchased it for 300 bucks. looks to be in good condition. while the body is getting it's work done i've been scouting for a tranny and rear end.
Today I found a 727 at a junk yard down the road for 175 bones. I don't think this to be to bad of a price as it's exterior appears to be in good condition. Haven't bought it yet though. My only concern is the rebuild process. I know nothing of transmissions. The only reason I am going this route is so I can have a decent strong transmission behind a stroker motor, hopefully putting out between the 400-450 hp range.
My questions regarding this transmission are:
a. Is this the wrong transmission for this horsepower.
b. Can anyone refer me to a tranny shop or individual with the know how and familiarity of the 727 TF and the MOPAR realm.
c. Since I aim to drive this on the street and perhaps later on the strip, what things should I consider when having it rebuilt. IE... parts and upgrades.
d. If I was to say that I may have found another 727 with a 4 clutch pack, would this make a difference. I'm waiting on some numbers to help me out.
As far as the rear end is concernicus, and correct me if I am wrong here folks, but the 8 3/4 should be the way I should go ? (do you like that question mark at the end ?). Someone tried to sell me a danna 60 last night but I said no thanks. It's my ignorance (not stupidity) that prevented me from buying it as I just haven't read anything YET detailing the use of the dana for A body vehicles. Should I attempt to find a 8 3/4 with sure grip ? keep in mind I'm not a welder so I would need the easiest bolt on I could find or, something that would require little welding as not to break my bank. not a cheapo but I plan on putting some dough in to the motor. Trying to budget accordingly.
yah, that's U.S Mail tape on the end of the tranny! It's all I could find at the moment. got the new motor hanging for yah too. if anyone wants the motor and lives in NC or is close to area code 28460 give me a holler.
Alex
Today I found a 727 at a junk yard down the road for 175 bones. I don't think this to be to bad of a price as it's exterior appears to be in good condition. Haven't bought it yet though. My only concern is the rebuild process. I know nothing of transmissions. The only reason I am going this route is so I can have a decent strong transmission behind a stroker motor, hopefully putting out between the 400-450 hp range.
My questions regarding this transmission are:
a. Is this the wrong transmission for this horsepower.
b. Can anyone refer me to a tranny shop or individual with the know how and familiarity of the 727 TF and the MOPAR realm.
c. Since I aim to drive this on the street and perhaps later on the strip, what things should I consider when having it rebuilt. IE... parts and upgrades.
d. If I was to say that I may have found another 727 with a 4 clutch pack, would this make a difference. I'm waiting on some numbers to help me out.
As far as the rear end is concernicus, and correct me if I am wrong here folks, but the 8 3/4 should be the way I should go ? (do you like that question mark at the end ?). Someone tried to sell me a danna 60 last night but I said no thanks. It's my ignorance (not stupidity) that prevented me from buying it as I just haven't read anything YET detailing the use of the dana for A body vehicles. Should I attempt to find a 8 3/4 with sure grip ? keep in mind I'm not a welder so I would need the easiest bolt on I could find or, something that would require little welding as not to break my bank. not a cheapo but I plan on putting some dough in to the motor. Trying to budget accordingly.
yah, that's U.S Mail tape on the end of the tranny! It's all I could find at the moment. got the new motor hanging for yah too. if anyone wants the motor and lives in NC or is close to area code 28460 give me a holler.
Alex