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Turbo 350

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by ib4classics, Jun 7, 2010.

  1. Jun 7, 2010
    ib4classics

    ib4classics Member

    Johnson City,...
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    I am considering an automatic for my 1961 rebuild.
    Who here has done this conversion, with what engine, and how did it turn out?
    Thanks
    John
     
    ib4classics, Jun 7, 2010
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    haighfam

    haighfam Member

    Paradise, CA
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    I have a friend that did it. Started with a stock '67 w/ 225 V6 and D18 t-case. It works fine, rear axles are shimmed to correct angle. Very short rear driveline and extremely long front. He had a 4" lift on it, but had to go back to 2" due to binding issues in some situations.
     
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    Long&Low

    Long&Low Active Member

    Geauga County, OH
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    I had a buddy that did that on his ECJ5 years ago, i think he ran a high pinion D44 in the rear to help alleviate the driveshaft angle due to the really short rear shaft.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Los Alamos, NM
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    Dad put one in his CJ5 Dauntless. The driveshaft isn't an issue.
    My factory T18 setup has a shorter rear shaft than Dad's with the TH350.
     
    Patrick, Jun 7, 2010
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