Transmissions and Drivetrain Need help with your trans? Problems with your axle?

Need help with torque converter/flexplate combo

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 01:03 AM
  #1  
faulball67's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, GA
Car: 1986 IROC Z28
Engine: 350 carbed
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.43
Need help with torque converter/flexplate combo

I'm pulling out my turbo 350 tranny since I blew it the other night. the front pump is dumping fluid like a faucet. I'm rebuilding it with a TCI Pro Super Transmission Overhaul, the one they claim is used in their streetfighter tranny's. I also plan on switching over to a full manual valve body with reverse shift pattern.

I figured since all of this is going on I would go ahead and pull my hideously slow stock speed converter and put in a 2800-3000 stall speed converter. My thing is I don't know how many teeth or what bolt pattern flexplate I currently have. How do I figure this out? The tranny and motor will be out of the car.

Also if anyone can recommend a better rebuild kit for around the same price please do so. I want the tranny to hold 500hp.
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2005 | 09:29 AM
  #2  
five7kid's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 43,187
Likes: 42
From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Measure the flexplate. 14" = 168 tooth, 12.75" = 153 tooth.

TH350's came with both the large and small converter bolt pattern. Measure from the center of the flexplate/converter to the mount bolt, double it - I don't know the measurement off the top of my head but if it's close to 10" I believe that would be the small pattern.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Linson
Auto Detailing and Appearance
28
Oct 24, 2025 02:00 PM
no green
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11
Jan 9, 2016 09:22 PM
Galaxie500XL
Suspension and Chassis
2
Oct 1, 2015 01:05 PM
Navy8125
Exterior Parts Wanted
0
Oct 1, 2015 11:24 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:06 PM.