RE: 304/290/200R4 er nope how about SR4

["Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The best bet is actually the SR4 transmission 3.5:1 first and 1:1 top
gear.  Doesn't Armand just post that he had a 304 with SR4?

Peter Marano
Kenosha WI

That would be correct Peter. I have a SR4 from a 1979 Spirit AMX.
I also have the engine, but it is disassembled, although it is rebuildable
with machine work, and new parts. The SR4 four speed needs a rebuild
kit also. It could use new bearings synchros and seals/gaskets, but it is
complete with shifter. Remember you fellas have been talking automatics
with overdrive and lock up converters. The SR4 is a manual gearbox,
for those of you not aware of this. This gearbox is very light (weight
wise),
and can handle a stock 290/304. I'm not sure how long it would last behind a
built 290/304 or a larger displacement engine.

Armand