Re: [AMC-list] automatic behind 304

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: "Garry Nordstrom" <gasnordstrom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
" 
" still waiting for guidance in hooking a tranny to my 343 settting in CJ8

surprised nobody else has chipped in...

400hp +/- iirc?  the t170-series toploaders should be alright, but -
don't they have aluminum cases?  a swap to a ford iron case would be a
good move.  a steel or iron bellhousing might also not be amiss.

if you're leaning toward an auto, for that hp and with the trailer you
want to pull a tf727 might not be overkill.  a built 998 or 999/32rh
might be enough, especially if your towing is only occasional.  it's
probably spendy, but something was posted recently about someone who's
doing the a518/46rh/47rh for amcs; the extra gear would let you gear
low for pulling and still have reasonable cruising rpms, though it
matters less in a 4x4 with a low range.  it's also longer than the 3sp
autos, but a cj8 should have the room for it.  and of course you'll
need a tranny cooler for any of them.  

harrel mentioned the th700r4; it can certainly be built for 400hp and
i believe it can also be adapted to your t/c if you don't want to run
a gm one, and it would have the same gearing advantage as the a518.
check advance adapters.

for road use, both the dana 44 and amc20 rears should be strong
enough; you won't be running monster tires or shock-loading them
bouncing over rocks.
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