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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 02:40 AM
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Cool trans options

what kind of trans should i run with a bored 318
preferably a 5 sp stick but open for whatever would be best
 
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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not sure if you guys have the same trannies as the 2nd gen but a NV3500 is pretty solid.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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A-833 :d
 
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by varsis
not sure if you guys have the same trannies as the 2nd gen but a NV3500 is pretty solid.
Ya I agree. This is what came stock on the 5.2s 94-96. You wount be braking the horsepower limit with just a simple overbore.
 

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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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I haven't seemed to have a problem with my A-904.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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i got the 42re(a500) built with heavy duty stuff and it work great! but i am sure a stock v8 tranny will do the trick.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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nv35400 is good, just stay away from the getrag 5 speed.
 
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