[cobalt327]

Fluid totally mixes/circulates throughout the trans and TC.

[0trbo4myCHEVUICK]

thx cobalt.. went with your advice and got the stock tc.. sure it'l work out! Am i gonna have to get a custom driveshaft? Is there any way to make up for the 1/8" adapter plate? grind the yoke down?

[cobalt327]

Originally Posted by 0trbo4myCHEVUICK

thx cobalt.. went with your advice and got the stock tc.. sure it'l work out! Am i gonna have to get a custom driveshaft? Is there any way to make up for the 1/8" adapter plate? grind the yoke down?

There is enough engagement between the output shaft and yoke to compensate for the thickness of the adapter plate so you don't need to do anything to the driveshaft. I would be sure the U-joints are good since you have it out anyway.

Be sure to use the washer/spacers between the flexplate and torque converter to space it properly to compensate for the adapter thickness. That should be covered in the instructions.

[0trbo4myCHEVUICK]

yes U-joints are next.. 12 quarts of lucas and new freeze plugs came in today... Now theres no excuse for my *** to be on this couch..... shucks.

<--wife

[0trbo4myCHEVUICK]

Oh yeah thats a relief, no custom driveshaft.. Still gotta find one at pick n pull that will work, the current is too long.

[0trbo4myCHEVUICK]

Originally Posted by boatbob2

Hi,i have a warmed over Buick 231 in my 83 Toyota pickup,its dependable,but not a fast motor,AND my truck is a LOT lighter than yours.i think a 350 SB is the way to go. (i have that engine in my 83 C-10,with a 700R4.)

whats "warmed over to you?" I was actually pretty suprised how well the little v6 gets my truck around.. better than a 305 anyways.

[cobalt327]

Originally Posted by 0trbo4myCHEVUICK

whats "warmed over to you?" I was actually pretty suprised how well the little v6 gets my truck around.. better than a 305 anyways.

Better than some stock SBC 305s, but a good or "warmed over" 305 will spank the little V6, I can assure you. After all, we're talking about a 74 ci difference in displacement...

[0trbo4myCHEVUICK]

No way, turbo 3.8 over 305 any day!

[cobalt327]

Originally Posted by 0trbo4myCHEVUICK

No way, turbo 3.8 over 305 any day!

I don't recall you saying your engine was turbocharged. That changes everything.

[0trbo4myCHEVUICK]

no no its not.. i wish it was. We were speaking about "warmed over" 305's spanking the 3.8.. but a warmed over 3.8 means turbo charged!