Transmission swap

[Lue]

Hi Everyone,

I am currently in the process of swapping out the original drive train on my 79 Malibu, (LD5) 3.8 2B8L/ (M33) auto 3spd. I already have the engine, so I been looking around for a transmission . I decided to go with a TCI street fighter, and a Saturday Night special torque converter. What do you guys think? I'm also not sure what other parts will I need ?

So far i'm planning on getting;
kick down cable
Transmission yoke (not sure if i need one ?)
Dipstick
Transmission cooler

I'm also concerned that my rear wont last. It's a (GU2) 2.73, what do you guys think?

 

[pokertramp]

It all depends on luck with the rear, I have the same and beat on it with no problems,knock on wood...

I had a 1983 grand prix, same thing and the 350 engine in that went first,,,,I beat on that one WAY WAY more, no problems.

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

You have to fill in the blanks a little better. What kind of transmission is it? (TH-350?, TH-400?, Etc.) What is in the engine? planned use for the car? slicks, drag radials or street tires?

As for me, I have yet to blow a 7.5 rear end, but I have yet to hook up either. I am switching to a 5 speed manual and plan on a 8.5 rear axle swap at the same time as I don't see the 7.5 taking repeated beatings from a manual transmission.

 

[Lue]

You have to fill in the blanks a little better. What kind of transmission is it? (TH-350?, TH-400?, Etc.) What is in the engine? planned use for the car? slicks, drag radials or street tires?

Sorry about that. The engine is a 350 H.O turn key crate ( 330hp/380tq, 9.1:1 comp.) I'm planning on going with TH350. I'm also going to be using it as a daily with street tires.

 

[DrRansom442]

You have to fill in the blanks a little better. What kind of transmission is it? (TH-350?, TH-400?, Etc.) What is in the engine? planned use for the car? slicks, drag radials or street tires?

Sorry about that. The engine is a 350 H.O turn key crate ( 330hp/380tq, 9.1:1 comp.) I'm planning on going with TH350. I'm also going to be using it as a daily with street tires.

Forgive me for not knowing RPO codes ... isn't the M33 already a th350? or is that the 200 Metric?

 

[Lue]

You have to fill in the blanks a little better. What kind of transmission is it? (TH-350?, TH-400?, Etc.) What is in the engine? planned use for the car? slicks, drag radials or street tires?

Sorry about that. The engine is a 350 H.O turn key crate ( 330hp/380tq, 9.1:1 comp.) I'm planning on going with TH350. I'm also going to be using it as a daily with street tires.

Forgive me for not knowing RPO codes ... isn't the M33 already a th350? or is that the 200 Metric?

I looked up the RPO code, and it only said it was a; Auto/ 3spd/ torque. I'm actually not sure if it's a 350 or a 200

http://www.c2e.info/rpocodes/

 

[DrRansom442]

You have to fill in the blanks a little better. What kind of transmission is it? (TH-350?, TH-400?, Etc.) What is in the engine? planned use for the car? slicks, drag radials or street tires?

Sorry about that. The engine is a 350 H.O turn key crate ( 330hp/380tq, 9.1:1 comp.) I'm planning on going with TH350. I'm also going to be using it as a daily with street tires.

Forgive me for not knowing RPO codes ... isn't the M33 already a th350? or is that the 200 Metric?

I looked up the RPO code, and it only said it was a; Auto/ 3spd/ torque. I'm actually not sure if it's a 350 or a 200

http://www.c2e.info/rpocodes/

If the pan says "Metric" it's a 200 ... if it does not you have a th350. I would not go by the RPO code and assume what trans is there. Many Metrics were swapped for th350s while still under warranty (yes they were THAT good).

 

[Lue]

Thanx DrRansom442 for the help. I also found that the th200 metric has an 11 bolt pan vs the th350 13.

I also found this thread on th200 to th350 swap for those of you doing this in the future;
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/th200-t ... 10912.html

 

[DrRansom442]

Thanx DrRansom442 for the help. I also found that the th200 metric has an 11 bolt pan vs the th350 13.

I also found this thread on th200 to th350 swap for those of you doing this in the future;
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/th200-t ... 10912.html

true but why count the bolts? a TH350 won't say "Metric" in huge letters and I don't think the aftermarket made a pan for a 200 Metric.

 

[Lue]

Thanx DrRansom442 for the help. I also found that the th200 metric has an 11 bolt pan vs the th350 13.

I also found this thread on th200 to th350 swap for those of you doing this in the future;
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/th200-t ... 10912.html

true but why count the bolts? a TH350 won't say "Metric" in huge letters and I don't think the aftermarket made a pan for a 200 Metric.

You mean like this aftermarket oil pan
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q= ... 4&ct=title

LOL, i'm just pulling your chain. I know what you mean, and I really appreciate all your help