transmission capabilities

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84bluemonte

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Jul 17, 2007
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does anyone know how much power a stock th350 out of an mc can handle...also if i added a shift kit would that hold up to a mildly built 350???
 

N.O.S SS

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Jul 9, 2006
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It will handle 350 hp with no problem.Would take a bunch more than that if its in good shape.
 

itsnotanova

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Aug 27, 2008
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I don't have any formal training, but the 350 and 700 can handle a max of 450-500hp. That's unless you're running slicks. If you start hooking up with that kind of power, say good-by to your stock transmission and rear end.
 

84bluemonte

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Jul 17, 2007
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yeah im not gonna be running that much power i wish though. i would say the max ill be putting out is around 350 with a stock transmission and stock rearend. ill be putting in a shift kit and then be keeping my eye out for a posi unit and some moser axles or somethin but i figure ill drive it like that and if the rear goes then ill get a new one or something
 
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