[Amc-list] overdrive again

[Doug Dornbos <dornbos@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

After some investigating of adding overdrive to my A904 equipped 1973 
carburetted Matador, here are my findings i.e. the options thus far (in 
order of decreasing approximate cost:)

http://www.gearvendors.com/hrdodge3s.html
overdrive model # 3D0904
description: an overdrive which replaces the tail housing on the 904
cost: $2500 +shipping + install +
pros: 6 forward gears
cons: no lock-up torque converter, high cost

http://www.powertraincontrolsolutions.com
controller model # TCM-2000
description: a programmable/manual controller for the 42LE
cost: $700 + shipping + whatever 42LE costs +
pros:
cons:

http://www.advanceadapters.com/
adapter model # 716138 + flexplate # 716138-E
description: an adapter to allow the use of the GM 700R4 hydraulic 
controlled overdrive trans.
cost: $366 + shipping + whatever a 700R4 costs +
pros: a really low 1st gear, this trans has a great reputation
cons:

http://awshifting.com
description: a controller which allows manual control of the AW4 trans
cost: $130 + whatever an AW4 costs +
pros: low cost
cons: I'm not hearing great things about this trans

Doug
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