need some advice on my 406ci swap

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Aug 27, 2004 | 07:47 AM

ss400hp

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From: Knoxville, TN

Car: 2001 NBM Z-28, 1987 Camaro

Engine: LS1, LS1

Transmission: T-56

Axle/Gears: stock and stock

need some advice on my 406ci swap

I need some advice on my 87 camaro, I'm installing a 406ci small block that is making roughly 400hp, will the stock TH700R4 hold up to that much power as long as it is driven lightely? Also, in ya'lls opinion, I turn the 1/8th at a 10.0 now with the 305, what would it likely turn with the 406ci and a good gear?? I just want to run as fast as a new SS camaro, any tips on making this car faster would be appreciated, thanks.

Aug 28, 2004 | 07:05 PM

F-BIRD'88

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From: Ontario, Canada

Car: 1988 Firebird S/E

Engine: 406Ci Vortec SBC

Transmission: TH-350/3500stall

Axle/Gears: 7.5" Auburn 4.10 Posi-Traction

Re: need some advice on my 406ci swap

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Originally posted by ss400hp
I need some advice on my 87 camaro, I'm installing a 406ci small block that is making roughly 400hp, will the stock TH700R4 hold up to that much power as long as it is driven lightely? Also, in ya'lls opinion, I turn the 1/8th at a 10.0 now with the 305, what would it likely turn with the 406ci and a good gear?? I just want to run as fast as a new SS camaro, any tips on making this car faster would be appreciated, thanks.

What's the point of sapping in a 406 if you're going to only drive "it lightly".

Don;t woory about it. When the trans goes for a S&^%
swap in a rebuilt th350.