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bccsrc · 01-21-2008, 10:30 AM

Hello,

I have a 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 394 with a 1959 Hydra-matic transmission. It has slipped in second gear for a long time. I would like to see what it would take to swap out the engine and transmission for a later model transmission and a 455 Oldsmobile.

What type or engine mounts and transmission mounts will I need? I would like to still run the Dual Carbs and have dual exhaust.

Could the Linkage cause the transmission to slip in second gear? Can I unhook the kickdown linkage to see if it would shift correctly? My dad always thought it was the smaller torque converter which controls 2nd gear. He isn't here anymore so I can't ask him.

What do you think?

01-21-2008, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
bccsrc Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6	1964 Olds Dynamic 88 Engine Swap - Transmission Hello, I have a 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 394 with a 1959 Hydra-matic transmission. It has slipped in second gear for a long time. I would like to see what it would take to swap out the engine and transmission for a later model transmission and a 455 Oldsmobile. What type or engine mounts and transmission mounts will I need? I would like to still run the Dual Carbs and have dual exhaust. Could the Linkage cause the transmission to slip in second gear? Can I unhook the kickdown linkage to see if it would shift correctly? My dad always thought it was the smaller torque converter which controls 2nd gear. He isn't here anymore so I can't ask him. What do you think?