I just saw an article for an after-market overdrive that fit "like" (pardon
the surfer slang) a turbo 300 transmission in a hot rod magazine. From the
sound of things it seemed that it fit on the tail end of most transmissions
(drive shaft had to be cut like 13 inches and the speedometer cable
lengthened). I was wondering if any of you had heard about this and/or used
it. Im also interested in alternatives to the 2 speed itself that would work
with the 318 poly. So thats the first and most important question I have here.
When this transmission goes Im gonna have to replace it. 2 speeds just dont
get it in an emergency situation (like that idiot in the BMW who almost
sideswiped my baby, talk about rage driving) of course Ill keep the
transmission in case I ever sell the car to a purist. I however would really
like to see the improved gas mileage and power that, first off, a bolt on
overdrive (they claimed a 7 mph difference right off the bat) and then a
possible new transmission would bring. ( the bolt on overdrive used a small
automatic/switch device that positioned under the dash with lights that let
you know when it engaged and dropped out as well as some type of computer chip
to tell it when to engage in automatic mode) Im not very knowledgeable on this
subject (powertrains or as I now realize old cars in general) so bear with me.
Im also thinking about a new updated power option (engine) for when this one
finally goes, so I need to keep that in mind when thinking about a new but
usable transmission. So does anyone have any ideas of my options that wouldn't
require too much modification to the car. And since Im wishing lets go for gas
mileage and "power". A rebuilt hemi with a six speed + overdrive transmission
perhaps perhaps? I know Im not totally dreaming cuz you see those cats in the
hot rod magazines putting all manner of engines and transmissions into all
makes and models of cars. Im just interested in something someone knows will
work and do the job and that I will be able to get parts for rather easily- Im
already a little tired of the politics of chasing down parts.
thanx, dont be too harsh (you know Im kidding about the harsh part you guys
have been great to me)............ric
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