These replys are the GOLD standard. I appreciate everyone. Upon further investigation the 518 with lockup converter will give the greatest rpm drop at highway speeds. Anyone have experience with a transmission shop online ? Might be better to buy a 518 from someone who builds to a higher...
I am trying to make up for lost time, 2 hour commute for the last 30 years, projects get put off. Keep going on your projects, the grand kids will love it!
Thanks , will look into the drive shaft length/angle .
I was under the firewall getting ready to install full floor pan. Quite a RATS nest of old wiring from previous owners, scarry!
Considering KWIK wire while waiting on machine work. No time to waste. Wait I am retired...still dont know how...
Thanks! I feel that to upgrade the 518 will cost about the same as a gear vendors, but with a limited hp/torque ability.
Soooo guess i will be going with the gearvendors/727 combo. As previous this is a daily driver...why not enjoy?
curious...gear vendors or 518 ?
440 with 500 plus hp/torque daily driver may be too much for the 518...
I already have torqueflite ,total project cost similar.
would appreciate comments for guidance
thanks in advance
New to this site.
Started Mopar life in Dad's 300L with 413, went on to trade a 67 mustang fastback on a 69 Coronet R/T 440 auto. my senior year in highschool.
Then a 71 Duster 318 3speed manual.
Now retired am having a blast with a well worn 74 Challenger 318 auto with factory air...there is a...