Hi: Believe it or not, I am the original owner of a 73 Barracuda 318/904. I am in the process of rebuilding a 70 340 with 71 heads (2.02 intake valves). I am agonizing on what to do with the 904: I can get hold of a 727 with 2700 converter for reasonable money. Not sure of what the change from 904 to 727 entails: some say stock trani crossmember is ok to reuse, others say must change. And what about linkage of 904 versus 727. I know all about the fact that I need a shorter driveshaft.
I brought the car to a reliable trani shop and they advised me AGAINST putting in the 727. They would get the 727 rebuild job or 904 rebuild job anyway, so I think the guy was honest. This guy builds racing transmissions so he knows his stuff. My car will just be strictly for the street. He claims due to the lighter 904 weight and the 727 conversion issues, the 904 is the way to go. He claims 904 will be good for 500HP and I will be in the 400 HP range. Do u recommend beefing up the 904 or hassling with 727 conversion (cross member, linkages, driveshaft issues)?
I brought the car to a reliable trani shop and they advised me AGAINST putting in the 727. They would get the 727 rebuild job or 904 rebuild job anyway, so I think the guy was honest. This guy builds racing transmissions so he knows his stuff. My car will just be strictly for the street. He claims due to the lighter 904 weight and the 727 conversion issues, the 904 is the way to go. He claims 904 will be good for 500HP and I will be in the 400 HP range. Do u recommend beefing up the 904 or hassling with 727 conversion (cross member, linkages, driveshaft issues)?