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Old July 17th, 2014, 06:56 PM
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Hello i am building a 70 cutlass with a olds 350 that will hopefully have 350-400 hp, and was wonder what opinions you guys had on a bolt in trans(would not be opposed to shift kit) car wont be running freeways, some highway 60mph or so not long distances so rpm isnt that big of a deal just want it to be fast stoplight to stoplight have been thing about 2004r. any suggestions?
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Old July 17th, 2014, 09:52 PM
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You don't need an OD trans that will cost several thousand dollars to build so it can handle that power level. A TH350 with a good stall converter and shift kit will work for your application.
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Old July 18th, 2014, 02:16 AM
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Where are you located? I have a TH350 that is rebuilt with updated sprags. It was built to have very firm shifts but not neck braking and a slight stall, 2100 +- RPM. Has around 300 miles on it.
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Old July 18th, 2014, 04:16 AM
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Jensenracing77's tranny and some 355 gears that should hustle from stop light to stop light real good if tuned in. I have 390 and they are alittle short legged for me on the open road .
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[QUOTE=jensenracing77;723403]Where are you located? I have a TH350 that is rebuilt with updated sprags. It was built to have very firm shifts but not neck braking and a slight stall, 2100 +- RPM. Has around 300 miles on it.[/
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Old July 18th, 2014, 12:15 PM
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I could likely sell mine for $600 shipped to your closest Fastenal store. It was rebuilt by Vedders Transmission in Spencer Indiana. He does all my work and the best transmission guy I ever met.
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Originally Posted by 70molds
Hello i am building a 70 cutlass with a olds 350 that will hopefully have 350-400 hp, and was wonder what opinions you guys had on a bolt in trans(would not be opposed to shift kit) car wont be running freeways, some highway 60mph or so not long distances so rpm isnt that big of a deal just want it to be fast stoplight to stoplight have been thing about 2004r. any suggestions?
If I was on the cheap(and I am) I would(and did) build a 2004r. You get deeper first than th350, and overdrive. You do need a tv cable/bracketry and to move the crossmember back.

if you aren't into the diy approach a th350 is also an excellent choice. Just need some deeper rear gears and you are running right with the th2004r until you hit the highway.
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