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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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HOW TO TELL WHAT CONVERTOR TO ORDER.

1985 firebird 305 700r4

Do i order a lock up or non lock up torque convertor. Thanks
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Re: HOW TO TELL WHAT CONVERTOR TO ORDER.

I would say you need a lock-up converter.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Re: HOW TO TELL WHAT CONVERTOR TO ORDER.

Just wondering. I have a 83-84-85 trans ams and all 3 look the same.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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If I recall correctly, '83 had a 27-spline front pump, and '84-up had 30-spline (might not have the change-over year correct). '85 should be 30-spline, and lock-up.
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