Re: IML: 1974 new yorker to 1968 imperial parts

[Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>]

Ummm, does anyone seriously think they would have re-engineered the 727
transmission due to lower HP in the 440.  The HP reduction was not all that
substantial either.  The system used to rate HP changed dramatically and
that accounted for the greatest differences.  Many 60s cars I've had
experience with also had different rear end ratios that would make them
"appear" to have more power to the driver.  Heck, my 70s big block cars have
2.73 gears!  It is no wonder they are doggish off the line but they highway
cruise at 2000 rpm and get nearly 20 mpg!

Sorry, I say nae nae!


Please quote this message in your reply.  Otherwise I will be unable to
reply to your message.  Thanks.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 1974 new yorker to 1968 imperial parts


Quoting louis colon <luis10241@xxxxxxxxx>:

> Hello list and Brad,
>
> So the only parts are the engine and tranny that i can use for both.I was
> hoping to be a little luckier. Any one know about front end kit for a 68?
> Thanks for the info guys.


I would not even use the engine of the 74 for a 68.  Even though the engine
may
fit, there was a serious power loss between the two years.  The transmission
may have not been as strong as in the 60's because the engine had far less
torque, so there is a chance the 74 tranny will not last long behind a 68
440.

D^2




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