Performance ideas?
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What transmission do I use?
I need a transmission for a 318. The engine will have some minor performance work done to it, (cam, intake, 750 carb headers) whether that effects transmission choice I do not know. I know very little about transmissions and what would be the best match for this engine. I'm building this as a street truck but with enough extra punch to have some fun. The the truck (1990 D150) I'm putting this in came stock with a 3.9 v6 and 32Rh transmission, still have the tranny. What's best?
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I noticed you have several posts refering to the same vehicle. It would be better to leave it to one post so everybody knows the "big picture" as to performance mods. From what i have seen from the other threads you are going with a carb. If it where me i would get 360 and build that. The 318 and 360 are basically the same motor except different bore and stroke(they use the same parts). As i said in one of the other post you need to know where you want the power band to be before buying parts.
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This truck won't be for towing. Weekend warrior kind of thing.
I've always preferred a 318, always been told they were the best engine Chrysler made. But then again a 360 parts and prices are about the same I'm assuming. Say I put a 360. What transmission would work best performance wise? 3 speed 4 speed 5 speed?
I've always preferred a 318, always been told they were the best engine Chrysler made. But then again a 360 parts and prices are about the same I'm assuming. Say I put a 360. What transmission would work best performance wise? 3 speed 4 speed 5 speed?
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Do you have any tips on breaking in the cam? I know that I need to use zinc oil for break in with assembly lube. I'm also reacing the springs as well, the comp cams told me I needed to so the cam and springs are on their way. I just want to make sure I do this right and not destroy the cam/ engine. Engine is also a crate engine if that effects anything