what trans?

[expter]

Looking at getting a 1983 elco, bone stock v6 w/67xxx. What trans comes factory, 350? when did the metric 200 or the 200 overdrive come into play in these cars.

 

[custom442]

Looking at getting a 1983 elco, bone stock v6 w/67xxx. What trans comes factory, 350? when did the metric 200 or the 200 overdrive come into play in these cars.

A 3.8L will bolt up to a th200 or th200/4r. It is possible a stock 3.8 came with one, but not as likely as the other two

In 1983 I don't believe there were any 4.3 el caminos, but if it is a 4.3 the 3 speed would be a th350

Here's what you're looking for if you want to find a good th350 to go with a 3.8. - A buick/olds/pontiac bolt pattern that was originally on a v8 car. Or a universal bolt pattern from any original v8. th350's used larger clutch packs for v8 cars. You'll need a short tailshaft version, and also make sure it's an older non lock up type (no electrical, and it will last longer as the lock up converter generates more heat)

 

[jrm81bu]

My 81 bu with the 3.8 had a 350 turbo so it could be that or a 200. Remeber if its a chevy so if it has a 3.8 its a good chance it has the chevy 3.8.

 

[outsider_27]

My 81 bu with the 3.8 had a 350 turbo so it could be that or a 200. Remeber if its a chevy so if it has a 3.8 its a good chance it has the chevy 3.8.

:?: Never heard of a Chevy 3.8, thought they were all Buicks.

 

[jrm81bu]

Yep, the big bad 229 :lol: , and the buick bigger monster 231.

 

[dedub]

This should help
http://www.oldspower.com/vb/showthread.php?t=32001