68 Jetaway torque converter, 350 trans
#1
68 Jetaway torque converter, 350 trans
Hi All,
The jetaway is down and out preparing to replace with turbo 350. I have a converter for the 350 trans already. Would there be any advantage to using the converter from the jetaway instead? The 350 converter is a 13 inch heavy duty for use in the 350 or 400 trans with a 1300-1500 stall.
Joe
The jetaway is down and out preparing to replace with turbo 350. I have a converter for the 350 trans already. Would there be any advantage to using the converter from the jetaway instead? The 350 converter is a 13 inch heavy duty for use in the 350 or 400 trans with a 1300-1500 stall.
Joe
Last edited by jerseyjoe; May 23rd, 2011 at 01:17 PM.
#3
The last switch pitch Jetaway was in 1967. A 68 trans will have a fixed stator. Yes, it does fit into a TH350/TH400 and yes this is an old trick to cheaply get a higher stall converter. The real question is, what shape is the Jetaway converter in and do you trust it in your new trans?
#4
Thanks for the responses.
Joe, yes very good point. I believe the converter to be original. The rebuilt converter that came with the trans is a transtar heavy duty. Stall is 1300-1500.
Not sure on the stall for the jetaway, I thought I read somewhere around 1400-1600.
Joe, yes very good point. I believe the converter to be original. The rebuilt converter that came with the trans is a transtar heavy duty. Stall is 1300-1500.
Not sure on the stall for the jetaway, I thought I read somewhere around 1400-1600.
#5
The last switch pitch Jetaway was in 1967. A 68 trans will have a fixed stator. Yes, it does fit into a TH350/TH400 and yes this is an old trick to cheaply get a higher stall converter. The real question is, what shape is the Jetaway converter in and do you trust it in your new trans?
Suppose I'll need to find out if I have a switch pitch unit or not.
Its in a 65 Cutlass but that doesn't mean anything. Sure doesn't seem to have much for a stall speed.
#6
Interesting as I've been toying with the idea of running the 2sp. behind my 455 until I can afford to do a T350 right (or 200R4) I've been wondering about my 1800 stall T350 converter in the 2 spd.
Suppose I'll need to find out if I have a switch pitch unit or not.
Its in a 65 Cutlass but that doesn't mean anything. Sure doesn't seem to have much for a stall speed.
Suppose I'll need to find out if I have a switch pitch unit or not.
Its in a 65 Cutlass but that doesn't mean anything. Sure doesn't seem to have much for a stall speed.
You can use a 67 or older in your 65 and manually change your stall with switches. Its a pretty neat setup! There are tons of articles out there on what to do!!
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