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How much body modifications do I have to install a 727 in my wagon? Is it just a pinch weld? Or will I have to smash my floor pan in? Thank for the help.
I have another option, it's a 904 out of an 88 van. I'm sure it's a lockup converter. Can I use it without the lockup converter, By using a stall converter? What about the electronics? Can they be deleted or just not used?
The early ones were.the lock up trans was hydro pressure activated. No PCM required. The lock up trans had a smooth snout tip on the trans input, non lock ups had splines to the end.
86. As far as it looks, the early ones (86) had an UNLOCKING 1 wire 12V servo that disables the hydraulic pressure activated lock up (opens a bleed valve) when a part throttle kickdown from a locked up condition on police cars occurs. That was example I saw.The early ones were.
What year did the go electric?
Ok thx86. As far as it looks, the early ones (86) had an UNLOCKING 1 wire 12V servo that disables the hydraulic pressure activated lock up (opens a bleed valve) when a part throttle kickdown from a locked up condition on police cars occurs. That was example I saw.
It's my understanding that the late 80s lock-ups were 2.74-1.54-1.00 ratios. This is normally a Lo-Po ratio, in that the rpm drops between gears are pretty severe; well suited to their intended useage.
But not for a screamer engine.
However, in an early lightweight A, this could be an advantage with the right cam.
Adapting that A999 to non-electric shift is no big deal. And
the A999 has Heavy-Duty parts already in it And
Modest hi-stalls are available, lol, if you really need it.Remember the 2.74 low is 11.8% stronger out of the gate or about 1 rear gear ratio, making 2.94s feel like 3.29s,and 3.23s like 3.61s, etc.
And it weighs about 9000 pounds less than the 727,lol
For me this would be the go-to choice
Got pics of that wagon?
86. As far as it looks, the early ones (86) had an UNLOCKING 1 wire 12V servo that disables the hydraulic pressure activated lock up (opens a bleed valve) when a part throttle kickdown from a locked up condition on police cars occurs. That was example I saw.
See above, but why would you want to lock it up that earlyThanks for all the replys!!!
So with the 1988 904 I can install a toggle switch between the servo to engage the lockup in any gear right?
So is the 1988 904 actually an a999?
Thanks you. It's my baby.SAWEET! I want that.
Yes and yes; but again with the power level your working towards do you really want to worry about a small percentage difference, versus longevity?So, as I thought a 727 or a 904 would be better. With either one I'm going to do a full rebuild and add performance part to handle the power. I've heard that a 904 uses less power and is quite a bit lighter. Any truth to this? Transmissions have never been my thing, I'm more of a motor guy.
Very true. I've got an 8 3/4 with a 3.55 and a locker sitting and to go in. I'm getting ready to do a spring relocation to get enough tire under there to at least try to hook up. The good thing about the s471 is it's super laggy, so it's not super hard on parts.Yes and yes; but again with the power level your working towards do you really want to worry about a small percentage difference, versus longevity?
But wait, what kindof back-end mods are you contemplating? Cuz if it don't hook well then does it really matter? But if you can make it stick, then it will matter very much.
You know when they blow up they can practically cut the car in half right? So you gotta run a blanket or something, and I doubt there's room in the tunnel for even the 904 and the blanket, So you might as well bite the bullet,open it up, and put the 727 in there. Then you can sleep at night.