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stovebolt tips and tricks????
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monster79
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Posted: 09/14/09
02:46 PM
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As I mentioned earlier I have a 55 first series with a 235. I recently found out the engine was out of a 58 or so truck and I was wanting to try to keep that engine in it. So are there any inexpensive ways to get a little more giddy-up out of a 235. Also does any one know of any novice trick or of a transmission that will mate up with a 235 that will give me more highway speed. I heard somewhere that a S-10 trans will work but you need to do some work to it and change out the bell housing. Any help or info on stovebolts will be helpful.
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ebb_soul
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Posted: 09/14/09
03:33 PM
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mopar a-833 4 speed w/overdrive is a good bet on the cheap, or the s-10 borg warner 5-speed, will work if you keep your hp low.
The best tranny would be the new Tremec 5 and 6 speeds, but pricey. For the mopar you'll need a 23 spline yoke from a latter GM product. The Mopar would be found in certain dusters and dodge products that had the 225 slant sixes.
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mpayne
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Posted: 09/15/09
01:44 PM
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Those Tremec's are nice. I know someone who is doing an Elky and if he had the money he would throw one in. If you can afford it then go for it.
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ebb_soul
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Posted: 09/15/09
05:45 PM
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D'jo know some of th' 58-9 year Chevys had DANA rear ends in them?
Seems a 'mopar' tranny is not so far fetched..
All th' old timers tell me was there was a recession then and maybe a supply shortage?
Mid-year assembly?
Found at least one inna 58 'ecnonomy/fleet model.
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