Re: [Amc-list] overdrive again

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Do they make a like unit for 4X4 turbo 400's?
 That would be the ticket for my Convertible.
Not saying I'd do it.
Takes a bit of running to recoup $3,000!!!

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
" I was different before people dared to be different" 

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From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> I think things may be mixed up a bit.
> 
> Re: Gear Vendors unit. I would score a 4x4 version 727 or 999 (beefed up) 
> and run the 3DFS732A setup. I was just talking to tech support there, and 
> will get back info soon to ensure it's as I read on the website. (just 
> checked!) It just bolts on in place instead of a tcase (only has 2wd!) and 
> uses a slipyoke output. That makes it the cost of a Jeep 727 or 9xx series 
> 4x4 trans with 23 spline output and "adapter sleeve" (The Jeep one uses the 
> same mount as AMC and Dodge cars. The Dodge 4x4 sleeve has a tal mount that 
> would drag on the ground in many car applications), plus $2595 for the Gear 
> Vendor unit. The unit is 14 1/2" long and the adapter sleeve (from the back 
> of the 904 case to the tcase round flange) is 6 1/2" long for a total of 
> 21". There are 2 different 727 and 9xx 2wd lengths for the output shaft.
>    It takes a 32 spline slipyoke (Chev) for the driveshaft with a 1350 
> Ujoint. The speedo gear plug from the 2wd or 4x4 should fit into the back of 
> the O/D unit for correct speedo reading.
> 
> 42LE should read 42RE unless they designate 2 and 4 wheel drive. AFAICT, 
> it's a POS trans that is weak (too weak for most to make it to 100,000 miles 
> in a Grand Cherokee with 4.0l) but may work in lighter non-hot rod car 
> applications.
> 
> 700R4 has 1 con. It's a GM product! <Evil Grin>
> 
> AW4 has received pretty much nothing but raves from most people. Even 
> treated poorly and abused, they come back for more with the majority making 
> it past 200,000 miles along with the 4.0L in front of it. Aside from mods to 
> hook it to a carb and a controller (you can use just the stock controller 
> and wire it in with the parts Jeep's harness) you can run it quite easily.
>    I'm taking pics of my swap as I go. At least 1 person is running the AW4 
> with a billet converter behind a beefed 401 and it's staying alive. (I'm 
> waiting to hear back from him)
> 
> 
> 
> Jim Blair, Kirkland, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10, '73 J4000 
> (RIP)<br>
> 
> 
> From: Doug Dornbos <dornbos@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Amc-list] overdrive again
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> 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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