Re: [Amc-list] 62 classic drag car

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

You're really stuck with an AMC T-10 then. A Ford top loader should
work, but I'm not positive they will take the strain of a 400+ hp
engine. The early 80s top loaders in F-150 trucks and Granadas were used
behind the 300 six and 302, but I don't know if they were used behind
anything bigger. Andrew Hay will probably chime in on this subject! I
know the late Ford was an OD trans -- fourth was OD, third direct drive.
For a drag car that won't work very well, would be okay for a street car
though. You might find some aftermarket or late model four or five speed
that would be good, but you're getting out of the budget then! You could
always use a T-15 three speed...

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Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 07:30 PM
From: d stohler <das24rules@xxxxxxxxx>

i want to run a 4 speed manual in this car. if i go
with a 360 or 401, what 4 speed is the strongest and
best to get ahold of to put behind it? it will need to
be able to be beat on. i know i could get one of them
adapter rings and run a 400 behind it. but i cant
stand not rowing my own way around the gears. i have
YET to own a car that was an automatic.

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