Re: [AMC-List] Trans for 232 six.

["Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The V-8 model should bolt right on. I'm willing to bet the V-8 has a
higher rpm stall converter than the six, so might want to get a new or
rebuilt converter. Other than that it should bolt right up. The flex
plate should even work as long as the balance weight for the 304 can be
removed without damaging the plate. You should be able to grind the
welds down then remove the weight with a chisel if you can't grind all
the way through the welds.  

Someone mentioned using this trans, or rather a lock-up version and a
high gear (2.53 or so) in the rear. I know AMC used a high gear like
that in Spirits and possibly Concords to get fuel mileage up. But I have
to tell you, that only works for highway mileage. In town mileage
suffers with such a high gear. I'd stick with something like a 3.08, no
higher than a 2.73. The auto does multiply engine torque by about 3:1,
so that helps get the car moving, but a little more gear surely won't
hurt. Those 2.53 geared cars are just a bit on the sluggish side taking
off. Unless you're planning on a lot of highway cruising you'll
appreciate a little more gear.

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Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2006 07:31 AM
From: Todd Tomason <jayscore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

I have a 998 out of a 73 Javelin that I've offered to sell to Butch.
This
transmission was used by AMC with the 304.  Does anyone know of any pros
or
cons to using this transmission with Butch's 232?


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