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Will the tranny hold?

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Old May 8, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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Car: 83' Camaro
Engine: 330hp. 305
Transmission: R4
Axle/Gears: 4:10
Will the tranny hold?

i swapped the stock 4 banger for a creat 305 thats beefed, cam, air intake, carb, normal stuff, but will my stock 4 speed hold up to the new engine, it is pushing 300 hp, now idea what old one was pushing
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Old May 8, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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Re: Will the tranny hold?

The 4 banger does about 90 hp, or so it's supposed to. Is that tranny a 4 speed manual (Saginaw), or auto (700R4)? If it's the Saginaw, you'll be better off with a T-5, and of course, the proper bellhousing.
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Old May 8, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Re: Will the tranny hold?

its a four speed stick, on tranny it said z-bag, brand? i found an truck bell housing that fitted the 305 to the old tranny, and also a truck fly wheel, i know its big and heavy, but it is also huge but it will be great for ridding the cluth
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