I have a 64 malibu ss and it has a 4-speed saginaw tranny and I wanted to put a turbo 350 in its place.Will the drive shaft have to be modified and what else if any will have to be modified.


thanks
drajun

most people will think your CRAZY to do this. sorry i can't help but more power to ya

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John Krenn
1970 malibu SS look-a-like well kinda
307/200-4r (soon to be 355)

Ft.Worth, Tx

ATTENTION: DZAUTO

DZ did you hear about this.

I think the drive shaft length will be the same, even may use the same yoke. You do realize you will no longer be on DZ's "A" list. Have you heard of the Muscle Car Transmission Law from April 1, 1954? (http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum6/HTML/000991.html) (down avout 3 posts)

Let me know if you want to sell all the 4 speed stuff.

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Philip Valentine
Gold Member #42
"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another."
philip@chevelles.com

If I knew how, I would make a link to that post, but I ain't computator letterate enuf.

[URL=http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum6/HTML/000991.html]Muscle Car Transmission Law from April,1954?[URL]
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Tom Parsons



[This message has been edited by DZAUTO (edited 01-13-2000).]

keep the 4-speed,drive it well,turn some die-hard auto guy heads,thats all I have to say!67RAT member #199

I, also, would recommend that you keep the 4sp, with 2 exceptions. One, if this is going to be a regular or full time drag car, then I agree, you can't beat the consistancy of a well built auto (see I can be agreeable). Two, if you keep it, SWITCH to a Muncie or Super T-10 (unless your engine is less than a 2bl 327).

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Tom Parsons

Saginaw 4 speeds are pretty weak and will break with mild abuse. If you want to stick with a 4 speed I would go with a muncie, but if you want to switch to a TH350 it will be a bolt in swap. Driveshaft length will be ok, and trans mount will be ok. Put a B/M transpak in at level 2 before you install the trans for good hard shifts, and dont forget a trans cooler if your radiator doesnt have one already.

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70 chevelle ss396 conv
66 chevelle ss396 hdp/conv
55 chevy prostreet

I just did the same swap in my 66.I scattered my saginaw all over the street.
Every thing dropped right in.Pick a good cable opperated ratchet style shifter and give it hell.Save your 4 speed parts and find a muncie .
Vonswanko